Swahili
peketeka
peh-keh-TEH-kah
How to say it
Swahilipeketekapeh-keh-TEH-kahsoon
Englishto spinsoon
Frenchtournersoon
Meaning
to spin or twirl, as when drilling or making fire by friction.
Good to know
intransitive of pekecha
Examples
- Kijiti kilipeketeka haraka mikononi mwake.The small stick spun quickly in his hands.
- Je, kwa nini hakipeketeki vizuri?Why is it not spinning well?
- Halikupeketeka kwa sababu lilikuwa na unyevu.It did not spin because it was damp.
- Walijaribu kukipeketeka lakini walichoka haraka.They tried to spin it but got tired quickly.
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