Swahili
kibobwe
ki-BOB-weh
How to say it
Swahilikibobweki-BOB-wehsoon
Englishloinclothsoon
Frenchpagnesoon
Meaning
a white loincloth traditionally worn by women, wrapped around the waist.
Good to know
refers to traditional dress, now largely historical; distinct from the modern 'kanga' or 'kitenge'.
Examples
- Bibi alivaa kibobwe cha zamani.Grandmother wore an old-style loincloth.
- Je, kibobwe bado kinavaliwa leo?Is the loincloth still worn today?
- Hawana kibobwe cha kuonyesha kwenye makumbusho.They don't have a loincloth to display in the museum.
- Watawaonyesha wageni jinsi ya kufunga kibobwe.They will show the visitors how to tie the loincloth.
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