Swahili
ususi
oo-SOO-see
How to say it
Swahiliususioo-SOO-seesoon
Englishbraidingsoon
Frenchtressagesoon
Meaning
the act of braiding or plaiting, as of hair or mats.
Good to know
sing, braiding, plaiting (hair, mats)
Examples
- Mama alimfundisha binti yake ususi wa nywele.Mother taught her daughter how to braid hair.
- Ususi wa mkeka huu ni mzuri sana.The plaiting of this mat is very fine.
- Je, ususi huu utachukua muda gani?How long will this braiding take?
- Alimaliza ususi wa nywele zake asubuhi.She finished braiding her hair in the morning.
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