Swahili
kaftani
kahf-TAH-nee
How to say it
Swahilikaftanikahf-TAH-neesoon
Englishcaftansoon
Frenchcaftansoon
Meaning
a caftan, a long outer robe traditionally worn by Arabs.
Good to know
caftan (outer garment of Arabs). kafu
Examples
- Mzee alivaa kaftani nyeupe siku ya sikukuu.The elder wore a white caftan on the holiday.
- Kaftani hiyo ilishonwa kwa hariri.That caftan was sewn from silk.
- Je, kaftani hii inafaa kwa hali ya joto?Is this caftan suitable for hot weather?
- Wafanyabiashara wa zamani walivaa kaftani ndefu.Traders of old used to wear long caftans.
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