indimi

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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