Swahili
viango
vee-AHN-goh
How to say it
Swahiliviangovee-AHN-gohsoon
Englishlampstandssoon
Frenchchandelierssoon
Meaning
Stands or holders for lamps.
Good to know
plural of kiango (ki-/vi- class); stands or holders for lamps. Rare, traditional word.
Examples
- Nyumbani mwao kuna viango vitatu vya taa.In their home there are three lampstands.
- Je, viango hivyo vimetengenezwa kwa chuma?Are those lampstands made of metal?
- Viango vya zamani havikutumika tena.The old lampstands were no longer used.
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