Swahili
fagio
fa-GI-o
How to say it
Swahilifagiofa-GI-osoon
Englishbroomsoon
Frenchbalaisoon
Meaning
a broom or brush used for sweeping.
Good to know
the diminutive form kifagio is more commonly heard today.
Examples
- Mama alichukua fagio kufagia sakafu.Mother took the broom to sweep the floor.
- Fagio hili limechakaa, tunahitaji jipya.This broom is worn out, we need a new one.
- Je, umeona fagio langu?Have you seen my broom?
- Watoto walitumia fagio kufukuza vumbi.The children used the broom to chase away the dust.
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