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glovu

GLOH-voo

How to say it

SwahiliglovuGLOH-voosoon
Englishglovesoon
Frenchgantsoon

Meaning

A covering for the hand with a separate part for each finger, worn for warmth, protection or sport.

Good to know

N class, same form in the plural: glovu za mpira, rubber gloves. A loan from English, also spelled glavu.

Examples

  • Wauguzi huvaa glovu wanapowahudumia wagonjwa.Nurses wear gloves when they care for patients.
  • Kipa alisahau glovu zake kwenye basi.The goalkeeper forgot his gloves on the bus.
  • Nunua glovu za mpira kwa ajili ya kusafisha choo.Buy rubber gloves for cleaning the toilet.

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