useremala
oo-seh-reh-MAH-lah
How to say it
Swahiliuseremalaoo-seh-reh-MAH-lah
Englishcarpentry, woodwork
Frenchmenuiserie
Meaning
The trade and skill of making and repairing things out of wood, such as furniture, doors and roofs.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural; the worker is seremala. Taught with other trades such as uashi (masonry) and ushonaji (tailoring).
Examples
- Alijifunza useremala katika chuo cha ufundi.He learned carpentry at a technical college.
- Useremala umempatia kipato kizuri.Carpentry has given him a good income.
- Karakana hii inatumika kwa kazi za useremala.This workshop is used for woodwork.
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