Swahili
viuma
vee-OO-mah
How to say it
Swahiliviumavee-OO-mahsoon
Englishforkssoon
Frenchfourchettessoon
Meaning
Eating forks; also things that sting or bite, causing pain.
Good to know
plural of kiuma (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Mezani kuna viuma vinne tu.There are only four forks on the table.
- Viuma hivi vimetengenezwa kwa chuma gani?What kind of metal are these forks made from?
- Viuma hivi havijaoshwa.These forks have not been washed.
- Duka litauza viuma vipya wiki hii.The shop will sell new forks this week.
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