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Swahili

misuki

mee-SOO-kee

How to say it

Swahilimisukimee-SOO-keesoon
Englishbraidssoon
Frenchtressessoon

Meaning

The act of braiding or plaiting; braids or pigtails.

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

Examples

  • Misuki ya nywele zake ni mizuri sana.Her hair braids are very beautiful.
  • Je, misuki hii ilisukwa lini?When were these braids done?
  • Misuki haikudumu kwa sababu ya jasho jingi.The braids did not last because of heavy sweating.
  • Msusi atafanya misuki mipya kesho asubuhi.The hairdresser will do new braids tomorrow morning.

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