swahili [noun]

Tofali

Maana (Definition)

A rectangular block of baked clay or concrete used in masonry wall construction.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

brick / building block / masonry tile

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tofali

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic ṭubāl via Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mafundi walipanga matofali kujenga kuta za darasa."

Translation: The builders laid concrete bricks to erect classroom walls.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Zuru kitalu Chokaa ya mawe Chuma cha ujenzi