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Swahili

kisagalima

ki-sa-ga-LI-ma

How to say it

Swahilikisagalimaki-sa-ga-LI-masoon
Englishworn hoesoon
Frenchvieille houesoon

Meaning

an old, worn-out hoe used in farming.

Good to know

You might find a kisagalima in a farmer's shed, showing years of hard work.

Examples

  • Baba alitumia kisagalima shambani.Dad used an old hoe in the field.
  • Kisagalima hiki kimechoka sana.This hoe is very worn out.
  • Mkulima alitumia kisagalima kulima shamba.The farmer used a worn-out hoe to till the field.
  • Je, kisagalima hiki bado kinafaa?Is this worn hoe still usable?

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