Swahili
msinji
m-SEEN-jee
How to say it
Swahilimsinjim-SEEN-jeesoon
Englishfoundationsoon
Frenchfondement, principesoon
Meaning
the foundation of a building, or figuratively, the basis of something.
Good to know
variant of msingi.
Examples
- Msinji wa nyumba ulijengwa kwa saruji.The foundation of the house was built with cement.
- Je, msinji huu utashikilia jengo zima?Will this foundation support the whole building?
- Elimu ni msinji wa maendeleo.Education is the foundation of development.
- Msinji ulibomoka kutokana na mvua.The foundation collapsed due to the rain.
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