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swahili [verb]

Chakura

Maana (Definition)

To dig into soil or items repeatedly looking for buried things.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

scratch the ground / rummage lazily

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chakura

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

"Kuku wanachakura udongo kutafuta wadudu."

Translation: Chickens are scratching the ground looking for insects.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Chokorapekecha
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