Swahili
kipini
ki-PI-ni
How to say it
Swahilikipiniki-PI-nisoon
Englishhandlesoon
Frenchmanchesoon
Meaning
a handle, haft, or hilt of a tool, knife, or sword.
Good to know
also used for an ornament worn in the ear or nose.
Examples
- Kipini cha kisu kimevunjika.The knife's handle is broken.
- Je, kipini cha upanga kimetengenezwa kwa nini?What is the sword's hilt made of?
- Alivaa kipini cha dhahabu puani.She wore a gold ornament in her nose.
- Fundi alishika kipini cha shoka imara.The craftsman gripped the axe handle firmly.
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