Kiruka

Pronunciation
IPA: /ki.'ru.kα/

Meaning
Pair of scissors

Examples

 * Kekepa myoki kiruka ta hatami.


 * A barber uses scissors to work.


 * Kraspa! Mea kirufami zóu nú lak mu kiruka!


 * Sucker! I'll cut off your tongue with some scissors!

Usage notes
In Katian, the word kiruka (which is singular) is used to talk about a pair of scissors. In order to talk about many pairs, we use kirukasí.

The expression umi kiruka (lit. to make scissors) is often used as slang for lesbian sex.


 * Sameta bymi subken umi kiruka... Séi irumi kaebialmi.


 * Sameta always wants to make scissors... She needs to calm down.