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Swahili

sagai

sa-GA-i

How to say it

Swahilisagaisa-GA-isoon
Englishassegaisoon
Frenchsagaiesoon

Meaning

a short spear or assegai.

Good to know

(short) spear, assegai. sagama rare ~ sakama. sago, sagu Llnd. J sago. ^sago, msago adv. without interruption, continuously

Examples

  • Mzee alibeba sagai akienda mawindoni.The elder carried a short spear when he went hunting.
  • Sagai hii ilitengenezwa na fundi wa kienyeji.This assegai was made by a local craftsman.
  • Je, sagai bado hutumika kwenye sherehe za jadi?Is the short spear still used at traditional ceremonies?
  • Hawakubeba sagai wakati wa safari ya amani.They did not carry spears during the peace mission.

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