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Swahili

kicheche

ki-CHE-che

How to say it

Swahilikichecheki-CHE-chesoon
Englishsparksoon
Frenchétincellesoon

Meaning

a small spark, as thrown off by fire or metal striking metal.

Good to know

dimin. of ^cheche. In kichefuchefu sing

Examples

  • Kicheche kilitoka kwenye moto na kuunguza zulia.A spark flew from the fire and burned the carpet.
  • Fundi chuma aliona vicheche vikiruka wakati wa kulehemu.The blacksmith saw sparks flying while welding.
  • Je, kicheche kimoja kinaweza kusababisha moto mkubwa?Can a single spark cause a big fire?
  • Watoto walishangaa kuona vicheche vya fataki angani.The children marveled at seeing the sparks of fireworks in the sky.

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