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Swahili

kishaufu

kee-shah-OO-foo

How to say it

Swahilikishaufukee-shah-OO-foosoon
Englishjewelry, trinketsoon
Frenchbijou, colifichetsoon

Meaning

a piece of jewelry or a small decorative trinket.

Good to know

piece of jewelry, trinket

Examples

  • Alinunua kishaufu cha shingo sokoni.She bought a necklace trinket at the market.
  • Vishaufu vyake vinang'aa kila anapotembea.Her trinkets sparkle every time she walks.
  • Nilimpa dada yangu kishaufu kama zawadi.I gave my sister a piece of jewelry as a gift.

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