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Swahili

vifuniko

vee-foo-NEE-koh

How to say it

Swahilivifunikovee-foo-NEE-kohsoon
Englishcoverssoon
Frenchcouverclessoon

Meaning

Covers, lids, or screens that close over an opening, such as pot lids or box covers.

Good to know

plural of kifuniko (ki-/vi- class).

Examples

  • Vifuniko vya sufuria hivi vimepasuka.The covers of these pots are cracked.
  • Weka vifuniko juu ya vyungu ili chakula kisipoe haraka.Put the covers on the pots so the food doesn't cool quickly.
  • Je, vifuniko vya masanduku haya vimepotea?Are the covers of these boxes lost?
  • Dukani hawana vifuniko vinavyolingana na chungu changu.The shop doesn't have covers that match my pot.

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