Swahili
nira
NI-ra
How to say it
SwahiliniraNI-rasoon
Englishyokesoon
Frenchjougsoon
Meaning
a wooden crosspiece fastened over the necks of two oxen to link them for plowing or pulling a cart, a yoke.
Good to know
(ox-)yoke. nisha, nishaa rare starch(-flour). (- wanga.)
Examples
- Mkulima aliweka nira shingoni mwa ng'ombe wawili.The farmer placed the yoke on the necks of the two oxen.
- Nira ilivunjika wakati wa kulima.The yoke broke while plowing.
- Ng'ombe hao wamezoea kufanya kazi kwa nira.Those oxen are used to working with the yoke.
- Fundi alitengeneza nira mpya kwa mbao.The craftsman made a new yoke from wood.
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