Swahili
mwezeko
mweh-ZEH-koh
How to say it
Swahilimwezekomweh-ZEH-kohsoon
Englishthatchingsoon
Frenchchaumesoon
Meaning
the act of thatching a roof.
Good to know
(act of) thatching (a roof)
Examples
- Mwezeko wa nyumba ulichukua siku tatu.The thatching of the house took three days.
- Je, mwezeko huu utaanza lini?When will this thatching begin?
- Hapakuwa na mwezeko wa kutosha kabla ya mvua.There wasn't enough thatching done before the rain.
- Mwezeko mzuri huzuia maji kuingia ndani.Good thatching prevents water from getting inside.
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