Swahili
kirago
ki-RA-go
How to say it
Swahilikiragoki-RA-gosoon
Englishsleeping matsoon
Frenchnattesoon
Meaning
a sleeping mat, often woven from plant fiber, used for comfort while lying down.
Good to know
People use a kirago for resting or sleeping on the floor.
Examples
- Aliweka kirago chini ili kulala.He placed the sleeping mat on the ground to sleep.
- Kirago ni rahisi kubeba wakati wa safari.A sleeping mat is easy to carry when traveling.
- Alilala juu ya kirago.He slept on the sleeping mat.
- Je, kirago hiki kimesukwa kwa mkono?Was this sleeping mat woven by hand?
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