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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