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swahili [verb]

Tokosa

Maana (Definition)

To boil liquid aggressively or simmer food thoroughly on high heat.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

boil rapidly / cook by prolonged boiling

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tokosa

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

"Mpishi alitokosa supu ya samaki hadi ikawa nzito."

Translation: The chef boiled the fish soup rapidly until it became thick.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ChemshaPika
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