Swahili
mchapo
mcha-PO
How to say it
Swahilimchapomcha-POsoon
Englishblowsoon
Frenchcoupsoon
Meaning
a lash or blow from a whip; also the whip itself.
Good to know
describes corporal punishment or the instrument used to deliver it.
Examples
- Mwalimu alimpiga mchapo mmoja kwa kutotii.The teacher gave him one lash for disobeying.
- Alishikilia mchapo mkononi akimtishia mtoto.He held a whip in his hand, threatening the child.
- Watoto waliogopa mchapo wa mwalimu.The children feared the teacher's whip.
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