Swahili
kanzu
KA-nzu
How to say it
SwahilikanzuKA-nzusoon
Englishwhite robesoon
Frenchtunique blanchesoon
Meaning
a long, white, gown-like garment traditionally worn by Swahili men.
Good to know
kanzu ya mfuto is a plain kanzu, kanzu ya darizi an embroidered one; commonly worn to mosque and on formal occasions.
Examples
- Baba alivaa kanzu safi kwenda msikitini.Father wore a clean kanzu to go to the mosque.
- Kanzu yake ilikuwa na darizi nzuri shingoni.His kanzu had fine embroidery around the collar.
- Je, unapenda kanzu nyeupe au ya rangi?Do you prefer a white kanzu or a colored one?
- Harusini, wanaume wengi walivaa kanzu na kofia.At the wedding, many men wore a kanzu and cap.
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