whip in Swahili

whip in Swahili is kambaa, mjeledi — whip means a flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.

whip in Swahili

kambaa

noun

rod or rope

mjeledi

noun

rod or rope

What does "whip" mean?

noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
"The trainer cracked the whip in the ring and the horses stepped forward."
noun A politician responsible for making sure party members vote according to party policy.
"The chief whip told the group that attendance at the vote was compulsory."
verb To strike with a whip or similar flexible object.
"The driver whipped the mule to make it climb the slope."
verb To beat food quickly, especially cream or eggs, so that it becomes light and airy.
"Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl until they are stiff."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

whip in a sentence

The trainer cracked the whip in the ring and the horses stepped forward.
He kept an old leather whip hanging on the stable wall.
The chief whip told the group that attendance at the vote was compulsory.
As a whip, she spent the evening making sure members were in the chamber.

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Common Swahili translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "whip" in Swahili?

"whip" in Swahili is kambaa, mjeledi. whip means: A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.

How do you use "whip" in a sentence?

Example: "The trainer cracked the whip in the ring and the horses stepped forward." In Swahili, "whip" is kambaa, mjeledi.

Are there other ways to say "whip" in Swahili?

Yes — Swahili has 2 translations listed for "whip": kambaa, mjeledi.

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