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swahili [verb]

Chemsha

Maana (Definition)

To heat liquid to boiling point; in Sheng, to stump or confuse someone.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

boil liquid; puzzle / confuse in Sheng

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chemsha

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

"Chemsha maji ya kunywa vizuri."

Translation: Boil drinking water thoroughly.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
tokotaPasha
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