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Swahili

dhiaka

dhi-A-ka

How to say it

Swahilidhiakadhi-A-kasoon
Englishbaitsoon
Frenchappâtsoon

Meaning

a bait or lure, or alertness and readiness to meet danger.

Good to know

bait, lure; alert- ness, readiness (to meet a danger)

Examples

  • Aliweka dhiaka kumvutia samaki.He set a lure to attract fish.
  • Askari walikuwa na dhiaka wakati wote.The soldiers were alert at all times.
  • Je, dhiaka hii itafanya kazi?Will this lure work?

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