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swahili [noun]

Chepe

Maana (Definition)

A manual digging tool with a wide blade.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

shovel / digging spade

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chepe

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili / Portuguese origin
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fundi alitumia chepe kuchimba mchanga."

Translation: The artisan used a shovel to dig sand.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
koleomwiko
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