jisu

How to say it

Meaning

a large knife, an augmentative form of kisu.

Good to know

(augment, of kisu) large knife. jitahidi, jitihadi; exert oneself, try hard, take pains; (ma-)

Examples

• Mkulima alibeba jisu shambani.The farmer carried a large knife to the field.
• Jisu lile lilinolewa vizuri.That large knife was well sharpened.
• Je, unatumia jisu au kisu kidogo kukata nyama?Do you use a large knife or a small one to cut meat?
• Alificha jisu lake nyuma ya mlango.He hid his large knife behind the door.