Swahili
mfyatuko
m-fya-TU-ko
How to say it
Swahilimfyatukom-fya-TU-kosoon
Englishreleasesoon
Frenchdéclenchementsoon
Meaning
the act of releasing or opening, such as a trigger or catch.
Good to know
mfyatuko (mi-) (act of) releasing, opening
Examples
- Mfyatuko wa bunduki ulisikika mbali.The gun's trigger release was heard far away.
- Je, mfyatuko huu unafanya kazi vizuri?Does this release mechanism work well?
- Hakuweza kubonyeza mfyatuko.He couldn't press the release.
- Fundi atarekebisha mfyatuko uliovunjika.The technician will fix the broken release mechanism.
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