Swahili
nyenzo
NYEHN-zoh
How to say it
SwahilinyenzoNYEHN-zohsoon
Englishlevers, toolssoon
Frenchleviers, outilssoon
Meaning
Levers or rollers used for moving heavy objects; figuratively, tools or resources, such as a country's natural resources.
Good to know
plural of wenzo (u-/N- class); levers/rollers; widely used figuratively for 'tools' or 'resources', e.g. nyenzo za kazi.
Examples
- Fundi anahitaji nyenzo bora za ujenzi.The builder needs good construction tools.
- Je, nyenzo hizi za kufundishia zinatosha?Are these teaching resources enough?
- Hawakuwa na nyenzo za kutosha kumaliza kazi.They did not have enough tools to finish the job.
- Serikali itatoa nyenzo mpya kwa wakulima.The government will provide new tools to farmers.
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