indimi

Swahili

kipuli

kee-POO-lee

How to say it

Swahilikipulikee-POO-leesoon
Englishearringsoon
Frenchboucle d'oreillesoon

Meaning

a small ornament worn hanging from a pierced ear, an earring or ear-pendant.

Good to know

Traditional jewelry, often worn by women.

Examples

  • Alivaa kipuli cha dhahabu masikioni.She wore gold earrings in her ears.
  • Bibi ana kipuli cha zamani alichorithi kutoka kwa mama yake.Grandma has an old earring she inherited from her mother.
  • Dukani kuna vipuli vya rangi mbalimbali.The shop has earrings of various colors.
  • Amepoteza kipuli kimoja akiwa sokoni.She lost one earring while at the market.

Not yet checked by a native speaker.

Open in the dictionary ›