Swahili
msokoto
m-so-KO-to
How to say it
Swahilimsokotom-so-KO-tosoon
Englishtwist, braidsoon
Frenchtorsade, tressesoon
Meaning
a twist or coil made by twining something such as thread; a curl or braid.
Good to know
often used figuratively in the phrase 'msokoto wa tumbo' for stomach cramps or colic.
Examples
- Alifuma msokoto wa nywele zake asubuhi.She braided her hair this morning.
- Uzi huu una msokoto mzuri.This thread has a nice twist to it.
- Je, mtoto ana msokoto wa tumbo?Does the child have a stomachache?
- Msokoto wa kamba ulikuwa mgumu kufungua.The twist in the rope was hard to undo.
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