makofi

How to say it

Meaning

Slaps, or the flats of the hand used to strike; piga makofi means to clap or applaud.

Good to know

plural of kofi (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular).

Examples

• Baba alimpa mtoto makofi kwa kuchelewa.Father gave the child slaps for being late.
• Je, umewahi kupiga makofi kwenye tamasha?Have you ever clapped at a festival?
• Hakupiga makofi baada ya wimbo kuisha.He did not clap after the song ended.
• Umati utapiga makofi mchezaji atakapofunga bao.The crowd will clap when the player scores a goal.

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