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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