Swahili
vipenyo
vee-PEH-nyoh
How to say it
Swahilivipenyovee-PEH-nyohsoon
Englishperforationssoon
Frenchtroussoon
Meaning
Perforations, holes, or apertures through something, and mathematically, diameters.
Good to know
plural of kipenyo (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Vipenyo vilionekana kwenye ukuta wa zamani.Perforations appeared in the old wall.
- Je, vipenyo hivi vilitengenezwa na wadudu?Were these perforations made by insects?
- Vipenyo havikuruhusu maji kupita kwa urahisi.The perforations did not let water pass through easily.
- Fundi ataziba vipenyo hivyo kesho.The technician will seal those perforations tomorrow.
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