mwonekano
mwoh-neh-KAH-noh
How to say it
Swahilimwonekanomwoh-neh-KAH-nohsoon
Englishappearance, look; viewsoon
Frenchapparence, aspect; vuesoon
Meaning
The way someone or something looks from outside: a person’s appearance, the look of a building, or what is seen through a lens.
Good to know
M/mi class noun, plural mionekano; from kuonekana, to be seen. Mwonekano mpya is a new look; it is common in fashion and building news.
Examples
- Nyumba imepata mwonekano mpya baada ya kupakwa rangi.The house has a new look after being painted.
- Mwonekano wake haulingani na umri wake.His appearance does not match his age.
- Msanii huyo amebadilisha mwonekano wa nywele zake.That artist has changed the look of her hair.
Forms
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