Swahili
kofi
KOH-fee
How to say it
SwahilikofiKOH-feesoon
Englishpalm, slapsoon
Frenchpaume, giflesoon
Meaning
the palm of the hand, or a slap; piga makofi means to clap or applaud.
Good to know
kofi alone often specifically means a slap or blow with the open hand.
Examples
- Alimpiga kofi shavuni.He slapped him on the cheek.
- Watazamaji walipiga makofi baada ya wimbo.The audience clapped after the song.
- Je, kofi lako lilimuumiza sana?Did your slap hurt him a lot?
- Mama alimkataza mtoto asipige kofi.Mother told the child not to hit with a slap.
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