Swahili
mbarango
mba-RA-ngo
How to say it
Swahilimbarangomba-RA-ngosoon
Englishsticksoon
Frenchbâtonsoon
Meaning
a stick or club used as a weapon or tool.
Good to know
a heavy wooden stick, sometimes used for hitting or self-defense.
Examples
- Alishikilia mbarango mkononi kujilinda.He held a club in his hand to defend himself.
- Watoto walitumia mbarango kuchezea mpira.The children used a stick to play ball games.
- Alimpiga mbwa kwa mbarango.He hit the dog with a stick.
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