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swahili [verb]

Pakanisha

Maana (Definition)

To establish clear physical or administrative boundaries between properties or territories.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

demarcate borders / set boundaries between lands

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pakanisha

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Root (-paka)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazee walipakanisha mashamba ya ndugu wawili."

Translation: Elders demarcated the land boundaries of the two brothers.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
weka mpakaTega sikio
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