jora
JOH-rah
How to say it
SwahilijoraJOH-rahsoon
Englishbolt of cloth, roll of fabricsoon
Frenchrouleau de tissu, pièce d'étoffesoon
Meaning
A long piece of cloth rolled up as it comes from the maker, from which lengths are cut and sold.
Good to know
Ji/ma class: plural majora. Cloth is sold in the market by the jora or by the meter (mita).
Examples
- Mfanyabiashara alinunua jora tatu za kitenge.The trader bought three bolts of kitenge cloth.
- Fundi alikata mita nne kutoka kwenye jora.The tailor cut four meters from the bolt.
- Majora ya vitambaa yalipangwa dukani kwa rangi.Bolts of cloth were arranged in the shop by color.
Forms
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