mkasi
MKAH-see
How to say it
SwahilimkasiMKAH-seesoon
Englishscissors
Frenchciseaux
Meaning
A cutting tool with two sharp blades joined in the middle, used for cutting cloth, paper or hair.
Good to know
M/mi class noun, plural mikasi: mkasi mmoja, one pair of scissors. mkassi in the dictionary is another spelling.
Examples
- Fundi alikata kitambaa kwa mkasi mkali.The tailor cut the cloth with sharp scissors.
- Watoto wasichezee mkasi wenye makali.Children should not play with sharp scissors.
- Kinyozi alinunua mikasi mipya.The barber bought new scissors.
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