michongo

How to say it

Meaning

Cuts or notches made by carving or whittling.

Good to know

plural of mchongo (m- class); the everyday sense here is a carved notch, distinct from the modern slang meaning 'quick money'.

Examples

• Fundi aliacha michongo kwenye mti kuashiria njia.The craftsman left notches on the tree to mark the path.
• Je, michongo hii ilifanywa kwa kisu?Were these notches made with a knife?
• Michongo ile haikuonekana vizuri gizani.Those notches were not clearly visible in the dark.
• Wataongeza michongo mingine kwenye mpini.They will add more notches to the handle.