Explanation of the Swahili words “jiko” and “meko”:

Jiko Swahili Meaning:”Jiko” refers to a stove, cooker, or kitchen, depending on the context.English Translation:Stove or cooking stoveCooker (appliance used for cooking)Kitchen (sometimes, in informal or rural usage)

Origin:”Jiko” comes from Bantu roots common in East African languages.The word is associated with the place or tool where cooking is done.

Usage in a sentence:Mama anapika chakula jikoni.”Mom is cooking food in the kitchen.”Jiko hili linatumia gesi.”This stove uses gas.”

MekoSwahili Meaning:”Meko” is the plural form of jiko, but in practical usage, “meko” often refers to burners or fireplaces used for cooking — especially in traditional or multiple-burner setups.English Translation:BurnersCooking fireplacesMultiple stoves

Usage in a sentence:Meko ya kijijini hutumia kuni. “Village cooking fireplaces use firewood.”Jiko hili lina meko manne. “This stove has four burners.”

Summary Swahili Word English  NotesJiko            Stove / Kitchen / Cooker               Singular

Meko    Burners / Fireplaces        Plural form of “jiko”

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