Swahili
mpoto
m-PO-to
How to say it
Swahilimpotom-PO-tosoon
Englishtwistingsoon
Frenchtorsionsoon
Meaning
the act of twisting, braiding, or knitting something.
Good to know
(act of) twisting, braiding, knitting
Examples
- Mpoto wa nywele ulichukua saa moja.The braiding of hair took one hour.
- Bibi alifundisha mpoto wa kamba.Grandmother taught the twisting of rope.
- Je, unajua mpoto wa nywele za kisasa?Do you know modern hair braiding?
- Mpoto huu una muundo mzuri.This knitting has a nice pattern.
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