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copper in Swahili

copper in Swahili is shaba — copper means a reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.

copper in Swahili

shaba
noun
reddish-brown colour of copper
shaba
noun
any of various specialized items made of copper
shaba
noun
coin, typically of a small denomination, originally made of copper; coins made of copper collectively

What does "copper" mean?

  1. noun A reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.
    "The old house still has copper plumbing."
  2. noun A reddish-brown colour, like that of the metal.
    "She dyed her hair a deep copper."
  3. noun A low-denomination coin, or coins collectively, historically made of copper.
    "He emptied a jar of coppers onto the counter."
  4. noun A police officer (informal, chiefly British).
    "A copper pulled him over for speeding."

copper in a sentence

  • The old house still has copper plumbing.
  • Copper prices rose sharply this year.
  • She dyed her hair a deep copper.
  • He emptied a jar of coppers onto the counter.

Common Swahili translations

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What is "copper" in Swahili?

"copper" in Swahili is shaba. copper means: A reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.

How do you use "copper" in a sentence?

Example: "The old house still has copper plumbing." In Swahili, "copper" is shaba.

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