Swahili
kikofi
ki-KO-fi
How to say it
Swahilikikofiki-KO-fisoon
Englishpalm, handfulsoon
Frenchpaume, poignéesoon
Meaning
the palm of the hand or a handful, often used for measuring or grabbing.
Good to know
Kikofi can refer to the amount you can hold in your hand.
Examples
- Alikamata kikofi cha mchanga.He grabbed a handful of sand.
- Kikofi hiki kinatosha kwa kupika.This handful is enough for cooking.
- Alichukua kikofi cha mchele.He took a handful of rice.
- Je, unaweza kunipa kikofi cha unga?Can you give me a handful of flour?
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