indimi

Swahili

visu

VEE-soo

How to say it

SwahilivisuVEE-soosoon
Englishknivessoon
Frenchcouteauxsoon

Meaning

Tools with sharp blades used for cutting, knives.

Good to know

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

Examples

  • Mpishi alinoa visu kabla ya kupika.The cook sharpened the knives before cooking.
  • Je, visu hivi vinakata vizuri?Do these knives cut well?
  • Visu hivi si vikali tena.These knives are no longer sharp.
  • Tutaviosha visu baada ya chakula.We will wash the knives after the meal.

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