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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