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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.

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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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