Swahili
vikanza
vee-KAHN-zah
How to say it
Swahilivikanzavee-KAHN-zahsoon
Englishheaterssoon
Frenchréchaudssoon
Meaning
The act of warming something up, or something that produces warmth.
Good to know
plural of kikanza (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Wakati wa baridi, familia hutumia vikanza kupasha nyumba joto.During cold weather, the family uses heaters to warm the house.
- Vikanza hivi vinatumia mkaa badala ya umeme.These heaters use charcoal instead of electricity.
- Je, vikanza vipya vitafika dukani wiki hii?Will new heaters arrive at the shop this week?
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