Swahili
nyumbufu
nyu-MBU-fu
How to say it
Swahilinyumbufunyu-MBU-fusoon
Englishflexiblesoon
Frenchflexiblesoon
Meaning
able to bend or stretch without breaking, flexible or elastic.
Good to know
adj. flexible, elastic
Examples
- Fimbo hii ni nyumbufu, haivunjiki kirahisi.This stick is flexible, it doesn't break easily.
- Mpira huu ni nyumbufu sana.This rubber is very elastic.
- Waya wa chuma huu si nyumbufu.This wire is not flexible.
- Mwili wa mchezaji lazima uwe nyumbufu.A dancer's body must be flexible.
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