Swahili
majohari
mah-joh-HAH-ree
How to say it
Swahilimajoharimah-joh-HAH-reesoon
Englishjewelssoon
Frenchbijouxsoon
Meaning
Jewels or precious stones; figuratively, highly valuable things or qualities.
Good to know
plural of johari (ji-/ma- class).
Examples
- Malkia alivaa majohari ya thamani.The queen wore precious jewels.
- Je, majohari haya yalitoka wapi?Where did these jewels come from?
- Majohari hayajaonyeshwa hadharani bado.The jewels have not yet been shown to the public.
- Wataficha majohari hayo kwenye sanduku.They will hide those jewels in a box.
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