Swahili
kipaku
ki-PA-ku
How to say it
Swahilikipakuki-PA-kusoon
Englishspot, speckledsoon
Frenchtache, tachetésoon
Meaning
a spot, patch, or smear of colour, and, as an adjective, spotted or speckled.
Good to know
related to kupaka, to smear or apply paint.
Examples
- Nguo yake ina kipaku cha wino.His shirt has an ink stain on it.
- Je, kipaku hiki kitatoka kwa kufua?Will this stain come out with washing?
- Ng'ombe huyu ana kipaku cheupe usoni.This cow has a white patch on its face.
- Chui ana ngozi yenye vipaku.A leopard has a spotted coat.
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