Swahili
kipao
ki-PA-o
How to say it
Swahilikipaoki-PA-osoon
Englishclimbingsoon
Frenchascensionsoon
Meaning
the act or means of ascending or climbing.
Good to know
related to kupanda, to climb.
Examples
- Ngazi ilikuwa kipao pekee cha kufika ghorofani.The ladder was the only way to get upstairs.
- Je, kuna kipao kingine cha kufika mlimani?Is there another way to get up the mountain?
- Hawakuwa na kipao rahisi kufikia paa.They had no easy way to reach the roof.
- Alitengeneza kipao kwa mianzi kupanda mtini.He made a means of climbing out of bamboo to get up the tree.
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