Swahili
vipia
vee-PEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilivipiavee-PEE-ahsoon
Englishsummitssoon
Frenchsommetssoon
Meaning
The tops or tips of mountains or towers, and also posts or pillars supporting ceilings.
Good to know
plural of kipia (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Vipia vya mlima vilifunikwa na mawingu.The mountain's summits were covered with clouds.
- Je, vipia hivi vinaonekana kutoka mjini?Can these summits be seen from town?
- Vipia havikufikika kwa miguu tu.The summits could not be reached on foot alone.
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