Swahili
zana
ZAH-nah
How to say it
SwahilizanaZAH-nahsoon
Englishequipmentsoon
Frenchéquipementsoon
Meaning
tools, instruments, or equipment needed for a task.
Good to know
often used for military supplies, as in zana za vita, munitions.
Examples
- Fundi alileta zana zake za kazi.The technician brought his work tools.
- Je, tuna zana za kutosha kwa mradi huu?Do we have enough equipment for this project?
- Hatuna zana za vita kwenye ghala hili.We don't have military supplies in this warehouse.
- Serikali itanunua zana mpya za kilimo.The government will buy new farming equipment.
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