mtandaoni
mtah-ndah-OH-nee
How to say it
Swahilimtandaonimtah-ndah-OH-neesoon
Englishonline, on the internetsoon
Frenchen ligne, sur internetsoon
Meaning
On the internet or on social media, as opposed to in person or on paper.
Good to know
The locative of mtandao, network or internet, and works like an adverb: kusambaa mtandaoni, to spread online; kununua mtandaoni, to buy online.
Examples
- Picha zake zimesambaa mtandaoni.His photos have spread online.
- Siku hizi watu wengi hununua vitu mtandaoni.These days many people buy things online.
- Usiamini kila habari unayosoma mtandaoni.Do not believe every story you read online.
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