patasi

How to say it

Meaning

a chisel, a tool with a sharp edge used for cutting or shaping wood or stone.

Good to know

chisel. pati LEngl.J; party, social gathering; rare (political) party

Examples

• Seremala alitumia patasi kuchonga mlango.The carpenter used a chisel to carve the door.
• Je, patasi yangu iko wapi?Where is my chisel?
• Hakuwa na patasi kali ya kutosha.He did not have a chisel sharp enough.
• Patasi ilimtelezea mkononi na kumkata kidole.The chisel slipped in his hand and cut his finger.