Swahili
makashida
mah-kah-SHEE-dah
How to say it
Swahilimakashidamah-kah-SHEE-dahsoon
Englishshawlssoon
Frenchchâlessoon
Meaning
Shawls, scarves, or neckerchiefs.
Good to know
plural of kashida (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular). Rare.
Examples
- Wanawake walivaa makashida wakati wa baridi.The women wore shawls during the cold season.
- Je, makashida haya yametengenezwa kwa hariri?Are these shawls made of silk?
- Makashida hayakuwepo dukani wiki hii.The shawls were not at the shop this week.
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