Swahili
ruwaza
ru-WA-za
How to say it
Swahiliruwazaru-WA-zasoon
Englishsample, modelsoon
Frenchéchantillon, modèlesoon
Meaning
a sample, model, or pattern used as a guide.
Good to know
sample, model, pattern
Examples
- Fundi alitengeneza ruwaza kwanza kabla ya kushona nguo.The tailor made a pattern first before sewing the garment.
- Hii ni ruwaza ya jengo tutakalojenga.This is the model of the building we will construct.
- Je, unaweza kunipa ruwaza ya barua rasmi?Can you give me a template for a formal letter?
- Hawakufuata ruwaza iliyokubaliwa awali.They did not follow the pattern that was agreed on earlier.
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