indimi

Swahili

visagalima

vee-sah-gah-LEE-mah

How to say it

Swahilivisagalimavee-sah-gah-LEE-mahsoon
Englishworn hoessoon
Frenchvieilles houessoon

Meaning

Old, worn-out hoes used in farming.

Good to know

plural of kisagalima (ki-/vi- class); rare, regional term.

Examples

  • Wakulima walitupa visagalima vilivyochakaa.The farmers threw away the worn-out hoes.
  • Je, visagalima hivi bado vinafaa kulima?Are these worn hoes still fit for farming?
  • Visagalima hivi si vikali tena.These worn hoes are no longer sharp.

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