Swahili
vishiko
vee-SHEE-koh
How to say it
Swahilivishikovee-SHEE-kohsoon
Englishelectrical contactssoon
Frenchcontacts électriquessoon
Meaning
Electrical contact points, where two conductors touch to complete a circuit.
Good to know
plural of kishiko (ki-/vi- class); technical/electrical term.
Examples
- Fundi alikagua vishiko vya waya.The technician checked the wire contacts.
- Je, vishiko hivi vimechakaa?Are these contacts worn out?
- Vishiko hivi si salama tena.These contacts are no longer safe.
- Watabadilisha vishiko vilivyoharibika.They will replace the damaged contacts.
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