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Swahili

masoka

ma-SO-ka

How to say it

Swahilimasokama-SO-kasoon
Englishwiresoon
Frenchfil de fersoon

Meaning

wire made of iron or brass.

Good to know

rare, technical word for metal wire, used e.g. in traditional crafts.

Examples

  • Fundi alitumia masoka kutengeneza kizuizi.The craftsman used wire to make a barrier.
  • Alifunga mlango kwa masoka.He tied the door shut with wire.
  • Masoka ya shaba hutumika kutengeneza vito.Brass wire is used to make jewelry.

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