Swahili
msafa
m-SAH-fah
How to say it
Swahilimsafam-SAH-fahsoon
Englishrowsoon
Frenchrangée, lignesoon
Meaning
a row, line, or series of things arranged one after another.
Good to know
related to safu (row, rank); used in phrases like safu ya milima (mountain range).
Examples
- Wanajeshi walipanga msafa mmoja.The soldiers formed a single line.
- Msafa wa milima ulionekana mbali.A range of mountains was visible in the distance.
- Je, mnaweza kupanga msafa sawa?Can you arrange yourselves in an even row?
- Msafa wa magari ulikuwa mrefu barabarani.The line of cars was long on the road.
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