Swahili
takato
ta-KA-to
How to say it
Swahilitakatota-KA-tosoon
Englishcleaningsoon
Frenchnettoyage, purificationsoon
Meaning
the act of cleaning or purifying, or the resulting cleanliness, purity, and neatness; figuratively, moral innocence.
Good to know
cleaning, cleansing, purifica- tion; cleanness, purity; carefulness, neatness; fig. innocence, chastity
Examples
- Alizingatia takato wa nyumba yake.He paid attention to the cleanliness of his house.
- Takato wa moyo ni muhimu kwa waumini.Purity of heart is important for believers.
- Walijivunia takato na uangalifu wa kazi yao.They took pride in the neatness and care of their work.
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