Swahili
fyatuko
fya-TU-ko
How to say it
Swahilifyatukofya-TU-kosoon
Englishtriggersoon
Frenchdéclenchementsoon
Meaning
the act of releasing or triggering something, such as pulling a trigger or opening a shutter.
Good to know
mfyatuko (mi-) (act of) releasing, opening
Examples
- Fyatuko la bunduki lilisikika mbali.The trigger release of the gun was heard from afar.
- Je, fyatuko la kamera linafanya kazi?Is the camera's shutter release working?
- Hawakusikia fyatuko la mtego.They did not hear the trap's release.
- Fyatuko la mlango lilikwama.The door's release mechanism got stuck.
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