Swahili
virungu
vee-ROON-goo
How to say it
Swahilivirunguvee-ROON-goosoon
Englishknobssoon
Frenchboutonssoon
Meaning
Small knobs or dials, such as those used to adjust a radio.
Good to know
plural of kirungu (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Virungu vya redio vimeharibika.The radio's knobs are broken.
- Je, virungu hivi vinazungushwaje?How are these knobs turned?
- Virungu hivi si rahisi kubonyeza.These knobs are not easy to press.
- Fundi atabadilisha virungu vichakavu.The technician will replace the worn knobs.
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