Electronics

1. Ositima

   Electric power or light

   Usage

   Use it when you ask whether there is electricity or point at a light or lamp

   Grammar Note

   A noun whose prefix "o-" is written joined to the word. It means an artificial light such as a torch, and in speech it is also common for electric power. Another word with the same form may exist; native review recommended

2. Esaa

   Watch or clock

   Usage

   Means a watch or clock. It is also used for an hour

   Grammar Note

   A noun whose prefix "e-" is written joined to the word. Besides a watch or clock it also means an hour

3. Redio

   Radio

   Usage

   Means a radio; point at it when you ask someone to turn it on or off

   Grammar Note

   A word taken from English "radio" and used as it is. A native Maa word was not found. Borrowed word; native review recommended

4. TV

   Television

   Usage

   Means a television; use it when the set in your room does not work

   Grammar Note

   A word taken from English "TV" and written this way in speech. Another borrowing, "telepeshen", also exists. A native Maa word was not found. Borrowed word; native review recommended

5. Kompyuta

   Computer

   Usage

   Means a computer, for example at an internet cafe or an office

   Grammar Note

   A borrowing with the same form as Swahili "kompyuta". A native Maa word was not found. Borrowed word; native review recommended

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