Swahili
joho
JOH-hoh
How to say it
SwahilijohoJOH-hohsoon
Englishwoolen cloth, robesoon
Frenchétoffe de lainesoon
Meaning
a woolen cloth, often made into a robe or cloak for clothing.
Good to know
Joho is worn for warmth and style.
Examples
- Joho langu ni zuri na laini.My woolen cloth is nice and soft.
- Alivaa joho kwenye sherehe.He wore a woolen cloth to the party.
- Sheikh alivaa joho jeusi msikitini.The sheikh wore a black woolen robe at the mosque.
- Je, joho hili limetengenezwa kwa sufu safi?Is this robe made of pure wool?
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