Swahili
vuaza
voo-AH-zah
How to say it
Swahilivuazavoo-AH-zahsoon
Englishto piercesoon
Frenchpercersoon
Meaning
to cut into or make a hole through something with a sharp object; to pierce.
Good to know
This word is used in contexts involving cutting or making a hole.
Examples
- Vuaza karatasi hiyo kwa makini.Cut that paper carefully.
- Ali vuaza nyama kwa kisu.He cut the meat with a knife.
- Alivuaza gunia kwa kisu.He pierced the sack with a knife.
- Je, umevuaza ngozi hiyo?Have you pierced that skin?
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