Swahili
wasuka
wah-SOO-kah
How to say it
Swahiliwasukawah-SOO-kahsoon
Englishbraiderssoon
Frenchtresseurssoon
Meaning
People who plait or braid something, such as mats or hair.
Good to know
plural of msuka (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wasuka nywele wana wateja wengi.Hair braiders have many customers.
- Je, wasuka hao wanafanya kazi saluni gani?Which salon do those braiders work at?
- Wasuka hawakumaliza kusuka mikeka.The braiders did not finish braiding the mats.
- Wasuka watasuka nywele za bibi harusi kesho.The braiders will braid the bride's hair tomorrow.
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