Swahili
sokoto
so-KO-to
How to say it
Swahilisokotoso-KO-tosoon
Englishtwine, crampsoon
Frenchficelle, coliquesoon
Meaning
something made by twisting, such as twine or rope, or a sharp cramping pain in the abdomen.
Good to know
something twisted, twine, rope; med. colic
Examples
- Alifunga mzigo kwa sokoto imara.He tied the load with a strong twine.
- Sokoto la tumbo lilimfanya alale chini.The stomach cramp made him lie down.
- Fundi alitengeneza sokoto kwa nyuzi za nazi.The craftsman made rope from coconut fibers.
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