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Swahili

usoka

oo-SOH-kah

How to say it

Swahiliusokaoo-SOH-kahsoon
Englishbrass wiresoon
Frenchfil de laitonsoon

Meaning

wire made from an alloy of copper and zinc, brass wire.

Good to know

brass wire. usomaji sing, reading, reading matter

Examples

  • Fundi wa vito alitumia usoka kutengeneza pete.The jeweler used brass wire to make a ring.
  • Usoka huu ni mzito kuliko waya wa kawaida.This brass wire is heavier than ordinary wire.
  • Je, usoka unaweza kupinda kwa urahisi?Can brass wire be bent easily?
  • Alinunua usoka sokoni kwa ajili ya kazi za mikono.He bought brass wire at the market for handicrafts.

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