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swahili [verb]

Penya

Maana (Definition)

To force a way through a narrow opening or infiltrate a restricted area.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

penetrate / infiltrate / squeeze through a gap

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

penya

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Root (-penya)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mwanga wa mwezi ulipenya kupitia dirishani."

Translation: Moonlight penetrated through the window.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
IngiaZamani
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