Swahili
sukani
su-KA-ni
How to say it
Swahilisukanisu-KA-nisoon
Englishsteering wheelsoon
Frenchvolantsoon
Meaning
the wheel or handle used to steer a vehicle or vessel, the steering wheel or helm; a variant of usukani.
Good to know
see usukani
Examples
- Nahodha alishika sukani kwa nguvu wakati wa dhoruba.The captain gripped the helm firmly during the storm.
- Dereva alizungusha sukani kuepuka mgongano.The driver turned the steering wheel to avoid a crash.
- Sukani la gari hili limeharibika.This car's steering wheel is broken.
- Alifundishwa kushika sukani akiwa kijana.He was taught to hold the helm as a young man.
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