songo

How to say it

Meaning

a twist or coil, such as a loop, noose, or a braid of hair.

Good to know

twisting, writhing; loop, noose; twist, coil, braid. songo la nywele. a braid of hair

Examples

• Alisuka songo la nywele zake vizuri.She braided her hair neatly.
• Songo la kamba lilifungwa shingoni mwa mnyama.A noose was tied around the animal's neck.
• Fundi alitengeneza songo la waya kwa ajili ya mtego.The craftsman made a wire loop for a trap.
• Songo lile lilikuwa gumu kufungua.That coil was hard to undo.