swahili
[verb]
Finya
Maana (Definition)
To squeeze or press skin or fabric tightly between thumb and finger.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
pinch tightly with fingers / compress
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
finya
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu origin
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Mama alimfinya mtoto kwa sababu ya nidhamu."
Translation: Mother pinched the child for discipline.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):