Swahili
sanaa
sa-NA-a
How to say it
Swahilisanaasa-NA-asoon
Englishcraftsmanshipsoon
Frenchartisanatsoon
Meaning
skilled craftsmanship or art; the product of artistic or skilled work.
Good to know
(work of) skilled craftsman- ship, art; v. {also sanii) make, con- struct, fabricate
Examples
- Kazi yake ya sanaa ilipongezwa sana.His work of art was highly praised.
- Sanaa ya asili inauzwa madukani.Traditional craft work is sold in the shops.
- Je, unapenda sanaa ya uchoraji au uchongaji?Do you prefer the art of painting or sculpture?
- Hawakuithamini sanaa hiyo kama wanavyostahili.They did not value that artwork as much as it deserved.
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