bakora

How to say it

Meaning

a stick or cane used for walking or for striking; also, a fee paid to a craftsman who teaches an apprentice a trade.

Good to know

in church contexts, bakora ya kiaskofu is a bishop's crozier.

Examples

• Mzee alitembea akitegemea bakora yake.The old man walked leaning on his cane.
• Askofu alishika bakora yake kanisani.The bishop held his crozier in the church.
• Alipigwa bakora kwa kosa lake.He was struck with a cane for his offense.
• Fundi alipokea bakora kutoka kwa baba wa mwanafunzi.The craftsman received a fee from the apprentice's father.

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