Swahili
sokota
so-KO-ta
How to say it
Swahilisokotaso-KO-tasoon
Englishto twistsoon
Frenchtordresoon
Meaning
to twist strands together, as in spinning rope, rolling a cigarette, or twisting hair.
Good to know
also used figuratively for a sharp stomach cramp.
Examples
- Alisokota kamba kwa mikono yake.He twisted the rope with his hands.
- Mama alimsokota mtoto nywele asubuhi.The mother braided the child's hair in the morning.
- Tumbo langu linanisokota tangu asubuhi.My stomach has been cramping since morning.
- Alisokota sigara kabla ya kuwasha.He rolled a cigarette before lighting it.
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