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swahili [verb]

Chabua

Maana (Definition)

To pull apart into fine fibers, comb hair out, or preen feathers.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

shred into strands / preen plumage / comb out

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chambua

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu origin
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Ndege alichabua mabawa yake kwa mdomo."

Translation: The bird preened its wings with its beak.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ChanaChambua
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