Swahili
visusi
vee-SOO-see
How to say it
Swahilivisusivee-SOO-seesoon
Englishroof slopessoon
Frenchpentes de toitsoon
Meaning
The slopes of roofs, important for drainage and design.
Good to know
plural of kisusi (ki-/vi- class); technical/construction term.
Examples
- Visusi vya nyumba hii ni vikali.This house's roof slopes are steep.
- Je, visusi hivi vinaruhusu maji kutiririka vizuri?Do these roof slopes let water drain well?
- Visusi hivi si sawa pande zote.These roof slopes are not even on all sides.
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