Swahili
mtange
m-TAN-ge
How to say it
Swahilimtangem-TAN-gesoon
Englishscale beamsoon
Frenchfléau de balancesoon
Meaning
the horizontal beam of a weighing scale or balance.
Good to know
beam (of scales, balance). 1
Examples
- Mtange wa mizani ulikuwa umeinama.The beam of the scale was tilted.
- Fundi alirekebisha mtange wa mizani.The repairman fixed the balance beam.
- Je, mtange huu unapima sawa?Does this balance beam weigh accurately?
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