imyambaro
ee-myah-MBAH-roh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaimyambaroee-myah-MBAH-rohsoon
Englishclothes, clothing, outfitssoon
Frenchvêtements, habits, tenuessoon
Meaning
The things people wear to cover and dress the body, taken together. It is used for everyday clothes as well as special outfits, uniforms and fashion.
Good to know
Plural of umwambaro, one garment, and nearly always used in the plural: imyambaro y'abagore, women's clothing. It comes from kwambara, to wear; imyenda also means clothes.
Examples
- Yaguze imyambaro mishya yo kwambara ku munsi w'ubukwe.She bought new clothes to wear on the wedding day.
- Iri duka ricuruza imyambaro y'abana.This shop sells children's clothing.
- Abakinnyi bahawe imyambaro mishya y'ikipe.The players were given new team kits.
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