Swahili
kiyombo
kee-YOHM-boh
How to say it
Swahilikiyombokee-YOHM-bohsoon
Englishbark clothsoon
Frenchtissu d'écorcesoon
Meaning
bark cloth, a fabric traditionally made by beating the inner bark of certain trees.
Good to know
Kiyombo is used for clothing and crafts.
Examples
- Kiyombo hutumika kwa mavazi ya jadi.Bark cloth is used for traditional clothing.
- Alifanya mkoba wa kiyombo.He made a bag from bark cloth.
- Babu alivaa kiyombo kwenye sherehe za jadi.Grandfather wore bark cloth at traditional ceremonies.
- Je, kiyombo bado kinatengenezwa leo?Is bark cloth still made today?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.