indimi

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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