Swahili
choto
CHO-to
How to say it
SwahilichotoCHO-tosoon
Englishsmall amountsoon
Frenchpetite quantitésoon
Meaning
a small amount or portion of something, especially food.
Good to know
informal; typically paired with cha, as in choto cha wali (a bit of rice).
Examples
- Nipe choto cha wali tu.Just give me a small portion of rice.
- Alibakiza choto kidogo cha mkate.He left behind a small piece of bread.
- Hamna hata choto cha sukari nyumbani.There isn't even a bit of sugar at home.
- Utanipa choto cha chumvi?Will you give me a pinch of salt?
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