Swahili
kugesi
koo-GEH-see
How to say it
Swahilikugesikoo-GEH-seesoon
Englishankletsoon
Frenchbracelet de chevillesoon
Meaning
an anklet, an ornament worn around the ankle.
Good to know
a variant of kigesi and kigezi.
Examples
- Msichana alivaa kugesi za fedha.The girl wore silver anklets.
- Kugesi hizo zililia alipotembea.Those anklets jingled as she walked.
- Je, kugesi hii imetengenezwa kwa dhahabu?Is this anklet made of gold?
- Bibi arusi alipambwa kwa kugesi maalum.The bride was adorned with special anklets.
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