Swahili
fio
FI-o
How to say it
SwahilifioFI-osoon
Englishreinsoon
Frenchrênesoon
Meaning
a rein, a strap used to control and guide a horse.
Good to know
arch, rein(s). fioa
Examples
- Mpanda farasi alishika fio kwa nguvu.The rider held the reins tightly.
- Je, fio hili limekatika?Has this rein torn?
- Hawakubadilisha fio la farasi.They did not replace the horse's rein.
- Alivuta fio ili farasi asimame.He pulled the rein so the horse would stop.
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