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mdoli

MDOH-lee

How to say it

SwahilimdoliMDOH-leesoon
Englishdoll; toysoon
Frenchpoupée ; jouetsoon

Meaning

A small figure of a person, usually a baby or a girl, that children play with. It is also used loosely for any toy.

Good to know

M/mi class: plural midoli. A loan from English doll.

Examples

  • Binti yangu alipewa mdoli mpya siku ya kuzaliwa.My daughter was given a new doll on her birthday.
  • Watoto walikuwa wakicheza na midoli uwanjani.The children were playing with dolls in the yard.
  • Mdoli huu unaweza kufumba na kufumbua macho.This doll can close and open its eyes.

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