Swahili
michocho
mee-CHOH-choh
How to say it
Swahilimichochomee-CHOH-chohsoon
Englishpokerssoon
Frenchtisonnierssoon
Meaning
Sticks or tools used to stir up a fire; figuratively, incitements or provocations.
Good to know
plural of mchocho (m- class).
Examples
- Bibi alitumia michocho kuchochea moto.Grandmother used pokers to stir the fire.
- Je, michocho hii bado ipo jikoni?Are these pokers still in the kitchen?
- Michocho ya maneno haikusaidia mazungumzo.Provocative words did not help the discussion.
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