Swahili
ngome
NGO-me
How to say it
SwahilingomeNGO-mesoon
Englishfortsoon
Frenchforteressesoon
Meaning
a strong defensive structure built to protect against attack, a fort or fortress.
Good to know
fort, fortress; fortification, escarpment
Examples
- Wanajeshi walilinda ngome usiku kucha.The soldiers guarded the fort all night.
- Ngome ile ilijengwa karne kadhaa zilizopita.That fortress was built several centuries ago.
- Maadui hawakuweza kuivunja ngome.The enemies could not break the fortress.
- Watalii wanatembelea ngome ya kihistoria.Tourists are visiting the historic fort.
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