Swahili
fingo
FI-ngo
How to say it
SwahilifingoFI-ngosoon
Englishcharmsoon
Frenchamulettesoon
Meaning
a charm or spell used to protect against evil or misfortune.
Good to know
charm, spell (as a protection against evil)
Examples
- Mzee alimpa mjukuu wake fingo la kumkinga.The old man gave his grandchild a protective charm.
- Je, unaamini nguvu ya fingo?Do you believe in the power of a charm?
- Hawakubeba fingo lolote safarini.They carried no protective charm on the journey.
- Fingo hilo lilifungwa mkononi mwake.That charm was tied to his wrist.
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