Swahili
marakaraka
ma-ra-ka-RA-ka
How to say it
Swahilimarakarakama-ra-ka-RA-kasoon
Englishspottedsoon
Frenchtachetésoon
Meaning
having spots, stripes, or a checked pattern.
Good to know
describes patterned surfaces or animal markings, such as spotted or striped fur or cloth.
Examples
- Chui ana ngozi ya marakaraka.The leopard has spotted skin.
- Alinunua kitambaa cha marakaraka sokoni.She bought a striped cloth at the market.
- Kuku wale wana manyoya ya marakaraka.Those chickens have speckled feathers.
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