matonga

How to say it

Meaning

Containers woven from plant fiber, used for carrying or storing things.

Good to know

plural of tonga (ji-/ma- class).

Examples

• Wanawake walibeba matonga ya matunda.The women carried baskets of fruit.
• Je, matonga haya yalisukwa wapi?Where were these baskets woven?
• Hakuna matonga ya kutosha sokoni.There aren't enough baskets at the market.
• Fundi ataleta matonga mapya kesho.The craftsman will bring new baskets tomorrow.

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