tungo
TOO-ngoh
How to say it
SwahilitungoTOO-ngoh
Meaning
Something composed with words, such as a poem, a song text or a story, and in grammar lessons a group of words put together, like a phrase or a sentence.
Good to know
The same form serves for one or many (n class): tungo zake, his compositions. Built on kutunga, to compose; the author is mtunzi. In grammar, tungo ya neno, kirai and sentensi are levels of construction.
Examples
- Tungo zake za mashairi zinafundishwa shuleni.His poetic compositions are taught in schools.
- Mwimbaji huyo anasifika kwa tungo nzuri.That singer is praised for fine lyrics.
- Mwalimu alieleza aina za tungo katika sarufi.The teacher explained the kinds of constructions in grammar.
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