umudeli
oo-moo-DEH-lee
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumudelioo-moo-DEH-lee
Englishfashion, style (of clothes); outfit
Frenchmode, style ; tenue
Meaning
A style of dress or of making clothes that is popular at a given time, or a particular outfit in that style.
Good to know
Plural imideli, often meaning fashion in general: inzu y'imideli, a fashion house. From French modèle.
Examples
- Yambaye umudeli mushya w'ikanzu ndende.She wore a new style of long dress.
- Uyu mudeli ukunzwe cyane n'urubyiruko.This style is very popular with young people.
- Afite inzu ikora imideli i Kigali.She has a fashion house in Kigali.
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