Swahili
tuka
TU-ka
How to say it
SwahilitukaTU-kasoon
Englishpost, pillarsoon
Frenchpoteausoon
Meaning
a post, prop, or support, usually a wooden pillar.
Good to know
post, prop, support. (= nguzo.)
Examples
- Nyumba hii inasimama kwa tuka za mbao.This house stands on wooden posts.
- Tuka moja lilioza na kuvunjika.One post rotted and broke.
- Fundi aliweka tuka mpya kushikilia paa.The builder put in a new post to hold up the roof.
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