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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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