Swahili
vitanzi
vee-TAHN-zee
How to say it
Swahilivitanzivee-TAHN-zeesoon
Englishloopssoon
Frenchbouclessoon
Meaning
Small loops, such as nooses or eyelets.
Good to know
plural of kitanzi (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Fundi alitengeneza vitanzi kwenye kamba.The craftsman made loops in the rope.
- Vitanzi hivi vimefungwa vizuri?Are these loops tied properly?
- Kamba hii haina vitanzi imara.This rope does not have sturdy loops.
- Tutaongeza vitanzi viwili zaidi kwenye wavu.We will add two more loops to the net.
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