Swahili
mpako
m-PAH-koh
How to say it
Swahilimpakom-PAH-kohsoon
Englishspreadingsoon
Frenchdiffusionsoon
Meaning
the act of spreading or smearing, including plastering or painting; also the substance used, such as plaster, stucco, or whitewash.
Good to know
spreading, smearing. - wa cho- kaa. plastering. - wa rangi. painting; plaster, stucco, whitewash
Examples
- Mpako wa chokaa ulikamilika wiki hii.The plastering was completed this week.
- Mpako wa rangi ulifanya nyumba ionekane mpya.The coat of paint made the house look new.
- Ukuta unahitaji mpako mwingine wa rangi.The wall needs another coat of paint.
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