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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