Swahili
mfuto
m-FU-to
How to say it
Swahilimfutom-FU-tosoon
Englishwiping, plainsoon
Frenchessuyage, simplesoon
Meaning
the act of wiping or erasing; also something plain or unadorned.
Good to know
mlango wa mfuto means a plain, unadorned door.
Examples
- Alifanya mfuto wa ubao baada ya somo.He wiped the board clean after the lesson.
- Je, mkeka huu ni wa mfuto tu?Is this mat just a plain one?
- Sikupenda mlango wa mfuto bila nakshi.I didn't like the plain door without carving.
- Watanunua mkeka wa mfuto sokoni.They will buy a plain mat at the market.
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