indimi

Swahili

mipeko

mee-PEH-koh

How to say it

Swahilimipekomee-PEH-kohsoon
Englishfire drillssoon
Frenchforets à feusoon

Meaning

See mpekecho (sense 2): likely the friction-drill tool itself rather than the act of drilling.

Good to know

plural of mpeko (m-/mi- class); rare, traditional.

Examples

  • Mipeko ilitengenezwa kwa mbao maalum.Fire drills were made from special wood.
  • Je, mipeko hii inafanana na mipeketo?Are these fire drills similar to mipeketo?
  • Waonyeshaji wa utamaduni hutumia mipeko kwenye maonyesho.Cultural performers use fire drills in demonstrations.

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