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Swahili

ukuta

oo-KOO-tah

How to say it

Swahiliukutaoo-KOO-tahsoon
Englishwallsoon
Frenchmursoon

Meaning

a solid structure of stone, brick, or similar material that encloses or divides a space; a wall.

Good to know

Ukuta can provide support and protection.

Examples

  • Ukuta huu ni mkubwa na imara.This wall is big and strong.
  • Tulijenga ukuta kuzunguka nyumba.We built a wall around the house.
  • Ukuta huu ni mrefu sana.This wall is very tall.
  • Je, ukuta wa shule umekamilika?Has the school wall been completed?

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