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.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.