Swahili
vijisu
vee-JEE-soo
How to say it
Swahilivijisuvee-JEE-soosoon
Englishsmall knivessoon
Frenchpetits couteauxsoon
Meaning
Small knives, diminutive of kisu.
Good to know
plural of kijisu (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Mama alitumia vijisu kumenya matunda mezani.Mother used small knives to peel fruit at the table.
- Vijisu hivi ni vyepesi na rahisi kubeba.These small knives are light and easy to carry.
- Je, watoto wanaruhusiwa kutumia vijisu jikoni?Are children allowed to use small knives in the kitchen?
- Dukani kuna vijisu vya aina mbalimbali vinavyouzwa.The shop has various types of small knives for sale.
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