swahili
[verb]
Pondaponda
Maana (Definition)
To crush, mash, or beat something repeatedly until thoroughly pulverized.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
crush completely / pulverize into powder
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
pondaponda
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Reduplicated Verb (-ponda)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Mpishi alipondaponda vitunguu saumu kwa kinu."
Translation: The chef crushed the garlic cloves completely using a mortar.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):