Swahili
kwaruza
kwah-ROO-zah
How to say it
Swahilikwaruzakwah-ROO-zahsoon
Englishto scrapesoon
Frenchracler, grattersoon
Meaning
to scrape or scratch a surface, or to be rough and uneven to the touch.
Good to know
scrape, scratch; be rough/gritty/ uneven/bumpy
Examples
- Paka alimkwaruza mkono wangu.The cat scratched my hand.
- Ukuta huu umekwaruzwa na kucha.This wall has been scratched by claws.
- Kitambaa hiki kinakwaruza ngozi.This cloth is rough on the skin.
- Usikwaruze meza kwa kisu.Don't scratch the table with the knife.
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