Swahili
penyo
PEH-nyoh
How to say it
SwahilipenyoPEH-nyohsoon
Englishopeningsoon
Frenchouverturesoon
Meaning
a large opening, gap, or aperture through which something can pass.
Good to know
augment, of kipenyo
Examples
- Mwanga uliingia kupitia penyo dogo ukutani.Light entered through a small opening in the wall.
- Je, panya wameingilia kupitia penyo hili?Did the rats get in through this gap?
- Hakukuwa na penyo lolote la kuruhusu hewa.There was no opening at all to let in air.
- Fundi alifunga penyo lililoachwa na bomba la zamani.The technician sealed the gap left by the old pipe.
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