gidamu
gee-DAH-moo
How to say it
Swahiligidamugee-DAH-moosoon
Englishsandal strapsoon
Frenchlanière de sandalesoon
Meaning
The leather strap or thong of a sandal that holds it on the foot, especially the one that passes between the toes.
Good to know
N class noun, the same in singular and plural; also spelled gidam. Gidamu imekatika means the sandal strap has broken.
Examples
- Gidamu ya kiatu changu imekatika.The strap of my sandal has broken.
- Fundi alishona gidamu mpya ya ngozi.The cobbler sewed on a new leather strap.
- Viatu hivi vina gidamu laini.These sandals have soft straps.
Forms
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