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.
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