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Swahili

barakoa

ba-ra-KO-a

How to say it

Swahilibarakoaba-ra-KO-asoon
Englishveilsoon
Frenchvoilesoon

Meaning

a veil or mask that covers the face.

Good to know

veil, mask. buruda, burudi, kiburudishaji, kibu- rudisho, maburudisho, ubaridi, barangeni, burangeni [Pers.] two- uburudisho. colored dhow. bariki bless; bloom, thrive, prosper, be

Examples

  • Alivaa barakoa usoni wakati wa sherehe.He wore a mask on his face during the festival.
  • Mwanamke huyo alifunika uso wake kwa barakoa.That woman covered her face with a veil.
  • Watoto walicheza wakiwa na barakoa za rangi.The children played wearing colorful masks.
  • Daktari alivaa barakoa hospitalini.The doctor wore a mask at the hospital.

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