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Thamaniya

Maana (Definition)

The cardinal number eight, preserved in traditional Swahili literary counting.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

eight / number eight in traditional counting

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

thamaniya

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic thamāniyah
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alinunua vitabu thamaniya vya masomo ya shule."

Translation: He bought eight textbooks for school studies.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Nane NaneNambari wani
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