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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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