Swahili
mchakacho
mcha-KA-cho
How to say it
Swahilimchakachomcha-KA-chosoon
Englishcrushingsoon
Frenchbroyagesoon
Meaning
the sound or act of crushing, pounding, or rustling.
Good to know
describes both a mechanical crushing action and rustling/crackling sounds, e.g. dry leaves underfoot.
Examples
- Nilisikia mchakacho wa majani makavu.I heard the rustling of dry leaves.
- Mchakacho wa mashine ulisikika mbali.The crushing sound of the machine was heard from afar.
- Alitembea kwa mchakacho msituni.He walked through the forest with a rustling sound.
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