Swahili
mikiki
mee-KEE-kee
How to say it
Swahilimikikimee-KEE-keesoon
Englishshotssoon
Frenchtirssoon
Meaning
Shots, such as goals scored in sport, or the actions of pulling triggers to fire guns.
Good to know
plural of mkiki (m-/mi- class); used in sports and firearms contexts.
Examples
- Mikiki mitatu ilifungwa katika mechi ya jana.Three shots (goals) were scored in yesterday's match.
- Je, mikiki hii ilikuwa sahihi?Were these shots accurate?
- Mikiki haikufika shabahani.The shots did not reach the target.
- Mchezaji huyo atapiga mikiki zaidi msimu ujao.That player will take more shots next season.
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