Swahili
mladi
m-LAH-dee
How to say it
Swahilimladim-LAH-deesoon
Englishweaver's sticksoon
Frenchbâton de tisserandsoon
Meaning
a stick weavers use to keep threads taut while working.
Good to know
mladi (stick used by weavers to tighten threads)
Examples
- Fundi wa mikeka alishika mladi mkononi.The mat-weaver held the tightening stick in his hand.
- Mladi huu umetengenezwa kwa mti mgumu.This stick is made from hard wood.
- Bila mladi, nyuzi hazikai sawa.Without the stick, the threads don't stay even.
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