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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