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Swahili

misako

mee-SAH-koh

How to say it

Swahilimisakomee-SAH-kohsoon
Englishraids, huntssoon
Frenchchasses, raflessoon

Meaning

Hunts or trapping expeditions for animals; also police searches or raids.

Good to know

plural of msako (m-/mi- class).

Examples

  • Misako ya polisi imeongezeka mjini.Police raids have increased in town.
  • Je, misako hii ilifanikiwa kukamata wahalifu?Did these raids succeed in catching the criminals?
  • Misako haikuwapata majambazi waliotafutwa.The raids did not catch the wanted criminals.
  • Askari watafanya misako mingine wiki hii.The police will carry out more raids this week.

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