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Swahili

marembo

mah-REM-boh

How to say it

Swahilimarembomah-REM-bohsoon
Englishornamentssoon
Frenchornementssoon

Meaning

Ornaments, designs, or patterns used for decoration.

Good to know

plural of rembo (ji-/ma- class); non-human noun, ma-/ya- agreement.

Examples

  • Bibi arusi alivaa marembo mengi.The bride wore many ornaments.
  • Je, marembo hayo yametengenezwa kwa dhahabu?Are those ornaments made of gold?
  • Marembo hayakuonekana kwenye picha.The ornaments were not visible in the photo.
  • Fundi ataongeza marembo mengine kwenye sanamu.The craftsman will add more ornaments to the statue.

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