risasi
ree-SAH-see
How to say it
Swahilirisasiree-SAH-see
Englishbullet; gunshot
Frenchballe ; coup de feu
Meaning
A small piece of metal fired from a gun; also the shot itself.
Good to know
A noun of the n class, the same in the plural. Kupiga risasi is to shoot, and kupigwa risasi is to be shot. The metal lead is also called risasi.
Examples
- Tulisikia milio ya risasi usiku.We heard the sound of gunshots at night.
- Askari alimpiga risasi mguuni.The officer shot him in the leg.
- Bunduki ile ilikuwa na risasi tano.That gun had five bullets.
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