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swahili [verb]

Chakurisha

Maana (Definition)

To turn items upside down in search of a hidden or missing object.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

search frantically / rummage through

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sakanya

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

"Alichakurisha mfuko wote kutafuta funguo."

Translation: He rummaged through the whole bag searching for keys.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
pekechasakanya
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