Swahili
misuki
mee-SOO-kee
How to say it
Swahilimisukimee-SOO-keesoon
Englishbraidssoon
Frenchtressessoon
Meaning
The act of braiding or plaiting; braids or pigtails.
Good to know
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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