michi

How to say it

Meaning

Pestles used with a mortar for pounding grain; also, pistons in machinery.

Good to know

plural of mchi (m- class).

Examples

• Wanawake walitumia michi kutwanga mahindi.The women used pestles to pound maize.
• Je, michi hii imetengenezwa kwa mti gani?What wood were these pestles made from?
• Michi ile haikuwa mizito.Those pestles were not heavy.
• Fundi ataandaa michi mipya kwa ajili ya soko.The craftsman will prepare new pestles for the market.

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