swahili [verb]

Chanja chanja

Maana (Definition)

To make shallow diagonal cuts on fish or meat before marinating and roasting.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

score criss-cross cuts / slice thinly

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

katakata

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu origin

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mvuvi alichanja chanja samaki kabla ya kumchoma."

Translation: The fisherman scored criss-cross cuts on the fish before grilling.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Kukata kamba Charaza