Swahili
teketa
te-KE-ta
How to say it
Swahiliteketate-KE-tasoon
Englishto gnash, gnawsoon
Frenchgrincer des dents, rongersoon
Meaning
to grind or gnash the teeth, or to gnaw through something.
Good to know
grind/gnash the teeth, crunch; gnaw, gnaw through; hollow out, en- large a hole (by twisting a knife or tool)
Examples
- Aliteketa meno akiwa na hasira.He gnashed his teeth in anger.
- Panya wameteketa ukuta mzima.The rats have gnawed through the whole wall.
- Usiteketee meno usingizini.Don't grind your teeth in your sleep.
- Kwa nini unateketa meno hivyo?Why are you gnashing your teeth like that?
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