Swahili
mfoko
m-FO-ko
How to say it
Swahilimfokom-FO-kosoon
Englishsudden rushsoon
Frenchcrue soudainesoon
Meaning
a sudden rush or torrent of water.
Good to know
sudden rush (of water, etc.), tor- rent
Examples
- Mfoko wa maji uliharibu daraja.The torrent of water destroyed the bridge.
- Je, mfoko ule ulisababishwa na mvua kubwa?Was that rush of water caused by heavy rain?
- Hatukutarajia mfoko kama ule.We didn't expect a torrent like that.
- Mfoko utaharibu mazao shambani.The torrent will destroy the crops in the field.
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