Swahili
juba
JOO-bah
How to say it
SwahilijubaJOO-bahsoon
Englishrobesoon
Frenchrobesoon
Meaning
a loose linen shirt or long robe worn as an outer garment.
Good to know
linen shirt/coat. -juba- adj. rare fearless, brave
Examples
- Sheikh alivaa juba jeupe siku ya Ijumaa.The sheikh wore a white robe on Friday.
- Juba lake lilishonwa kwa kitani laini.His robe was sewn from fine linen.
- Je, juba hili linafaa kwa hali ya hewa ya joto?Is this robe suitable for hot weather?
- Wanaume wengi walivaa juba wakati wa sherehe.Many men wore the robe during the ceremony.
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