Swahili
vifunga
vee-FOON-gah
How to say it
Swahilivifungavee-FOON-gahsoon
Englishfastenerssoon
Frenchattachessoon
Meaning
Objects such as cords, straps, or clips used for tying or fastening things together.
Good to know
plural of kifunga (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Mfuko huu una vifunga viwili vya kuufunga vizuri.This bag has two fasteners to close it properly.
- Vifunga vya viatu vyake vimekatika.The fasteners of his shoes are torn.
- Sina vifunga vya kutosha kufunga vifurushi vyote.I don't have enough fasteners to tie all the parcels.
- Dukani watapata vifunga vipya wiki ijayo.The shop will get new fasteners next week.
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