umwenda

How to say it

Meaning

a piece of fabric or an article worn to cover the body.

Good to know

the same word is also commonly used for "debt"; context tells the two senses apart.

Examples

• Yambaye umwenda mwiza kuri uyu munsi.She's wearing a nice piece of clothing today.
• Ese ufite umwenda wo kwambara ku muhango?Do you have an outfit to wear for the ceremony?
• Uyu mwenda ni mushya, ntiwigeze wambarwa.This piece of clothing is new, it has never been worn.
• Nagurishije umwenda wanjye wa kera.I sold my old piece of clothing.

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