Swahili
pistola
pi-STO-la
How to say it
Swahilipistolapi-STO-lasoon
Englishpistolsoon
Frenchpistoletsoon
Meaning
a small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand, a pistol or handgun.
Good to know
A loanword reaching Swahili via coastal trade contact; used generally for handguns.
Examples
- Askari alikuwa na pistola mkononi.The soldier had a pistol in hand.
- Je, ana leseni ya pistola?Does he have a license for the pistol?
- Sitobeba pistola popote.I will not carry a pistol anywhere.
- Watamnyang'anya pistola yake.They will take away his pistol.
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