Swahili
makaftani
mah-kahf-TAH-nee
How to say it
Swahilimakaftanimah-kahf-TAH-neesoon
Englishcaftanssoon
Frenchcaftanssoon
Meaning
Caftans, long outer robes traditionally worn by Arabs.
Good to know
plural of kaftani (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular).
Examples
- Wafanyabiashara walileta makaftani kutoka Omani.The traders brought caftans from Oman.
- Je, makaftani haya yanauzwa wapi?Where are these caftans sold?
- Makaftani hayakushonwa na fundi huyu.The caftans were not sewn by this tailor.
- Duka litapokea makaftani mapya wiki ijayo.The shop will receive new caftans next week.
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