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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