makunjo

How to say it

Meaning

Folds, creases, or wrinkles.

Good to know

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

Examples

• Kanga ile ina makunjo mengi baada ya kufuliwa.That kanga has many folds after being washed.
• Je, makunjo haya yanaweza kuondolewa kwa pasi?Can these folds be removed by ironing?
• Makunjo hayakuonekana kabla ya kufuliwa.The folds were not visible before washing.
• Fundi ataondoa makunjo kwa pasi ya mvuke.The tailor will remove the folds with a steam iron.