swisi

How to say it

Meaning

an electrical switch used to turn a device or light on or off.

Good to know

A loanword variant of swichi (from English 'switch'); used for light switches and similar devices.

Examples

• Zima swisi kabla ya kulala.Turn off the switch before sleeping.
• Je, swisi ya taa iko wapi?Where is the light switch?
• Sitagusa swisi hiyo.I will not touch that switch.
• Fundi atabadilisha swisi kesho.The technician will replace the switch tomorrow.