Swahili
lapulapu
lah-poo-LAH-poo
How to say it
Swahililapulapulah-poo-LAH-poosoon
Englishsandalssoon
Frenchsandalessoon
Meaning
sandals, open footwear.
Good to know
sandals. lasi [PersJ lasi (kind of silk cloth: pongee, shantung)
Examples
- Alivaa lapulapu kwenda ufukoni.He wore sandals to go to the beach.
- Lapulapu zake zimechakaa.His sandals are worn out.
- Nunua lapulapu mpya kwa ajili ya safari.Buy new sandals for the trip.
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