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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