Swahili
ubugu
u-BU-gu
How to say it
Swahiliubuguu-BU-gusoon
Englishvine stemsoon
Frenchtige de lianesoon
Meaning
the stem of a creeping plant, used as cord or for plaiting.
Good to know
the stem of any creeping plant (used as cord or for plaiting). ubukuzi sing, gossiping, talebearing, scandalmongering
Examples
- Alisokota kamba kwa ubugu.He twisted rope from the creeping stem.
- Ubugu hutumika kufunga vitu shambani.The vine stem is used to tie things in the field.
- Wavuvi hutumia ubugu kutengeneza mitego.Fishermen use vine stems to make traps.
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