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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.

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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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