Swahili
chanuo
chah-NOO-oh
How to say it
Swahilichanuochah-NOO-ohsoon
Englishcombsoon
Frenchpeignesoon
Meaning
a comb, traditionally made of wood, used for combing or untangling hair.
Good to know
from the verb chana (to comb hair); a vy- class noun (chanuo/vyanuo).
Examples
- Alitumia chanuo kusuka nywele zake.She used a comb to braid her hair.
- Je, umeona chanuo changu?Have you seen my comb?
- Sina chanuo safi.I do not have a clean comb.
- Atanunua chanuo jipya sokoni.She will buy a new comb at the market.
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