pekecheka

How to say it

Meaning

to spin or twirl rapidly, as a stick twirled by hand to start a fire by friction.

Good to know

intransitive of pekecha

Examples

• Fito lilipekecheka mkononi mwake.The stick spun rapidly in his hands.
• Je, unajua kupekecheka moto kwa njia ya kizamani?Do you know how to twirl a fire in the old way?
• Halikupekecheka vizuri kwa sababu ya unyevu.It did not spin well because of the dampness.
• Watoto walijaribu kupekecheka lakini hawakufaulu.The children tried to twirl it but did not succeed.