Swahili
ugwe
OO-gweh
How to say it
SwahiliugweOO-gwehsoon
Englishstringsoon
Frenchcordesoon
Meaning
a length of string, twine, or cord used for tying, fishing, or binding things.
Good to know
string, twine, cord; fish- ing line; strap
Examples
- Funga mzigo kwa ugwe huu.Tie the load with this string.
- Mvuvi alinunua ugwe mpya wa kuvulia.The fisherman bought a new fishing line.
- Ugwe ulikatika kabla ya kufunga begi.The cord snapped before he could tie the bag.
- Utahitaji ugwe mrefu zaidi kwa kazi hii.You will need a longer cord for this job.
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