lukko Northern Sotho

4 translations

Translation	Context	Audio
lukko common 🇿🇦 Lukko ke selo seo re se dirisang go walela dikoloi 🇿🇦 A lock is something we use to secure cars 🇿🇦 O swanetše go bula lukko ge o batla go tsena ka gae 🇿🇦 You need to unlock the door when you want to go inside	everyday use
serate common 🇿🇦 Serate sa motšhaba se šomišwa go thibela go sekepe 🇿🇦 A lock used in public places to secure property 🇿🇦 Re hloka go lokiša serate seo go šireletša dilo 🇿🇦 We need to repair the lock to protect the belongings	formal
thlase rare 🇿🇦 Thlase ya motšhaba e dirilwe go šireletša dilo 🇿🇦 A mechanical lock is used to secure items 🇿🇦 Dikgokaganyego tša thlase di hloka tlhokomelo ye e kgethwa 🇿🇦 Lock mechanisms require specialized maintenance	technical
kgoši rare 🇿🇦 O šwele a thoma go bolela ka kgoši 🇿🇦 He started talking about a lock (slang for a difficult problem) 🇿🇦 Motho yo a sa rateng go bula kgoši 🇿🇦 Someone who is difficult to unlock (metaphor for a stubborn person)	slang