ukingo

How to say it

Meaning

the edge, border, or bank of something, such as a riverbank; also a protective screen or barrier.

Good to know

commonly heard in ukingo wa mto ('riverbank') and mnyofu wa ukingo ('a straightedge/ruler').

Examples

• Watoto walikuwa wakicheza ukingo wa mto.The children were playing at the riverbank.
• Simama mbali na ukingo wa jengo.Stand away from the edge of the building.
• Je, ukingo wa kisima huu ni salama?Is the edge of this well safe?
• Waliweka ukingo wa mianzi kuzuia mafuriko.They put up a bamboo barrier to prevent flooding.