swahili [noun]

Jokofu

Maana (Definition)

An appliance used to preserve food, beverages, and medicine at cold temperatures.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

refrigerator / cooling storage cabinet

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

frij

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Neologism (joko + fu)

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Waliweka maziwa ndani ya jokofu ili yasiharibike."

Translation: They put milk inside the refrigerator to prevent it from spoiling.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

friji