Swahili
tikita
ti-KI-ta
How to say it
Swahilitikitati-KI-tasoon
Englishto grind, poundsoon
Frenchmoudre, pulvérisersoon
Meaning
to grind, pound, or masticate thoroughly; also, to roll the hips as in dancing.
Good to know
grind, pound, pulverize; masticate (thoroughly); fig. tikita usingizi. have a sound sleep; grind up fine; roll the hips. nikita
Examples
- Alitikita mahindi kwa jiwe.He ground the corn with a stone.
- Tikita viungo vizuri kabla ya kupika.Grind the spices well before cooking.
- Wachezaji walitikita viuno kwenye densi.The dancers rolled their hips in the dance.
- Je, umetikita pilipili hizo?Have you ground those chilies?
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