Swahili
kisiki
ki-SI-ki
How to say it
Swahilikisikiki-SI-kisoon
Englishtree stumpsoon
Frenchsouchesoon
Meaning
a tree stump, often left after a tree is cut down.
Good to know
Used when discussing forestry or landscaping.
Examples
- Kisiki kilikuwa kimebaki baada ya kukata mti.The stump was left after cutting the tree.
- Ninapenda kupanda maua karibu na kisiki.I like to plant flowers near the stump.
- Alijikwaa kwenye kisiki.He tripped over a tree stump.
- Je, kisiki hiki kitang'olewa?Will this stump be uprooted?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.