kisu

How to say it

Meaning

a tool with a sharp blade used for cutting, a knife.

Good to know

Proverb: 'wewe kisu mimi nyama' — do as you please with me.

Examples

• Mama alikata nyama kwa kisu kikali.Mom cut the meat with a sharp knife.
• Je, umeona kisu changu cha mkono?Have you seen my pocketknife?
• Usimpe mtoto kisu, ni hatari.Don't give the child a knife, it's dangerous.
• Kisu hiki hakikati vizuri tena.This knife doesn't cut well anymore.

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