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swahili [adjective]

Tepesi

Maana (Definition)

Describing soil, wood, or physical matter that is easily pliable, soft, or weak.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

weak-textured / soft / lacking firm density

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tepesi

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

"Udongo tepesi haufai kwa kujenga msingi wa jumba ghorofa."

Translation: Weak-textured soil is unsuitable for building a skyscraper foundation.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
LainidhoofuTepeta
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