amakambambiri

How to say it

Meaning

simple sandals held on the foot by a strap that passes between the big toe and the other toes; flip-flops.

Good to know

plural of ikambambiri (ama- class); the singular is in the i- class.

Examples

• Amakambambiri yanje yaraciye mu nzira.My flip-flops broke on the road.
• Ese ugura amakambambiri mashasha ku isoko?Are you buying new flip-flops at the market?
• Abanyeshure ntibemererwa kwambara amakambambiri ku ishure.Students are not allowed to wear flip-flops at school.
• Tuzoogura amakambambiri ku bana babiri bakiri bato.We will buy flip-flops for the two young children.