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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