Swahili
vikawe
vee-KAH-weh
How to say it
Swahilivikawevee-KAH-wehsoon
Englishfastenerssoon
Frenchattachessoon
Meaning
Fasteners, such as clamps, clips, or couplings, or lintels of a door or window.
Good to know
plural of kikawe (ki-/vi- class); regional/technical term.
Examples
- Fundi alibadilisha vikawe vya mlango.The technician replaced the door's fasteners.
- Vikawe hivi vimechakaa na vinahitaji kubadilishwa.These fasteners are worn out and need replacing.
- Sina vikawe vya kutosha kumaliza kazi hii.I don't have enough fasteners to finish this job.
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