cheche
CHEH-cheh
How to say it
SwahilichecheCHEH-chehsoon
Englishspark, sparks; (figurative) flashessoon
Frenchétincelle, étincelles; (figuré) éclatssoon
Meaning
A tiny burning bit thrown off by a fire, by striking metal or by electricity; figuratively, a flash of skill or of sharp words.
Good to know
N class noun, the same in singular and plural. Cheche za moto, sparks of fire; cheche za maneno, sharp words; cheche za mchezaji, flashes of a player’s talent.
Examples
- Cheche za moto ziliruka kutoka jikoni.Sparks flew out of the fireplace.
- Waya uliotoa cheche ulisababisha moto.A wire that gave off sparks caused the fire.
- Mchezaji huyo alionyesha cheche za kipaji chake.That player showed flashes of his talent.
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