makago

How to say it

Meaning

Protective charms or amulets believed to ward off evil, such as an attack by a lion.

Good to know

plural of kago (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular).

Examples

• Wawindaji walivaa makago kabla ya safari.The hunters wore charms before the journey.
• Je, makago haya yanaaminika kulinda kweli?Are these charms really believed to protect?
• Makago hayakumzuia mtu kuumia.The charms did not stop the man from getting hurt.

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