Swahili
mtatio
m-ta-TI-o
How to say it
Swahilimtatiom-ta-TI-osoon
Englishcoiling, confusionsoon
Frenchenroulement, confusionsoon
Meaning
the coiling or winding of something such as cord or thread; figuratively, a confusing or complicated situation.
Good to know
l coiling, winding (cord, thread); fig. confusion, complication, obscurity; fig. something confusing/ puzzling/intriguing
Examples
- Mtatio wa kamba ulimchukua muda kuufungua.The coil of rope took him time to untangle.
- Suala hili lina mtatio mkubwa.This matter has a great deal of complication.
- Je, utaweza kuondoa mtatio huu?Will you be able to sort out this tangle?
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