Swahili
kirembo
kee-REHM-boh
How to say it
Swahilikirembokee-REHM-bohsoon
Englishornament, beauty spotsoon
Frenchornement, mouchesoon
Meaning
a small decorative ornament or a beauty mark, especially one added to the face; also, in an elegant, finely-dressed manner.
Good to know
(vi-) (dimin. of rembo) ornament, decoration; beauty spot (line, etc. on the face); adv. elegantly, with fine clothes
Examples
- Alichora kirembo shavuni kabla ya harusi.She painted a beauty spot on her cheek before the wedding.
- Nyumba ilipambwa na virembo vya maua.The house was decorated with floral ornaments.
- Alivaa kirembo, mwenye nguo nzuri kabisa.He was dressed elegantly, in the finest clothes.
- Je, huo ni kirembo cha kudumu au wa muda?Is that a permanent beauty mark or a temporary one?
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