Swahili
mchakuro
mcha-KU-ro
How to say it
Swahilimchakuromcha-KU-rosoon
Englishscratching, scrutinysoon
Frenchgriffonnage, examensoon
Meaning
a scratch or scrawl; figuratively, careful scrutiny or investigation of something.
Good to know
literal sense for scratching/scribbling; figurative sense for a detailed review or revision.
Examples
- Kulikuwa na mchakuro kwenye mkono wake.There was a scratch on his arm.
- Mwandishi alifanya mchakuro wa mwisho kwenye kitabu.The writer did a final revision on the book.
- Polisi walifanya mchakuro wa kina kuhusu tukio hilo.The police carried out a thorough investigation into the incident.
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