Swahili
chumi
CHU-mi
How to say it
SwahilichumiCHU-misoon
Englishcowrie shellsoon
Frenchcaurisoon
Meaning
cowrie shells used as pieces or stakes in traditional games.
Good to know
cowrie-shell(s) (used in playing games)
Examples
- Watoto walikuwa wakicheza kwa chumi ufuoni.The children were playing with cowrie shells on the beach.
- Alikusanya chumi nyingi za kuchezea.He gathered many cowrie shells to play with.
- Hukuleta chumi zako leo?Didn't you bring your cowrie shells today?
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