vikofi

How to say it

Meaning

Palms of the hand or handfuls, often used for measuring or grabbing.

Good to know

plural of kikofi (ki-/vi- class).

Examples

• Aliweka vikofi vitatu vya mchele kwenye sufuria.She put three handfuls of rice into the pot.
• Vikofi hivyo vya unga havikutosha kwa mkate.Those handfuls of flour weren't enough for the bread.
• Je, unahitaji vikofi vingapi vya sukari?How many handfuls of sugar do you need?
• Tutaongeza vikofi viwili vya chumvi kwenye supu.We will add two handfuls of salt to the soup.