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Swahili

misokoto

mee-soh-KOH-toh

How to say it

Swahilimisokotomee-soh-KOH-tohsoon
Englishtwists, braidssoon
Frenchtorsades, tressessoon

Meaning

Twists or coils made by twining something such as thread; curls or braids.

Good to know

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

Examples

  • Misokoto ya kamba imelegea.The rope's twists have loosened.
  • Je, misokoto hii itashikilia vizuri mzigo?Will these twists hold the load well?
  • Misokoto haikufungwa kwa nguvu ya kutosha.The twists were not tied tightly enough.
  • Fundi ataongeza misokoto kwenye kamba mpya.The craftsman will add more twists to the new rope.

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