Swahili
mikalio
mi-KA-li-o
How to say it
Swahilimikaliomi-KA-li-osoon
Englishmarriage giftssoon
Frenchcadeaux de fiançaillessoon
Meaning
Ceremonial gifts given as part of marriage negotiations, from a groom to a bride's attendants, or from a suitor to a bride's family.
Good to know
plural of mkalio (m-/mi- class); older ceremonial sense, distinct from the everyday meaning seat.
Examples
- Mikalio ilitolewa wakati wa uchumba.Marriage gifts were given during the engagement.
- Je, mikalio hii hutolewa na nani?Who gives these marriage gifts?
- Familia ya bwana harusi ilileta mikalio mingi.The groom's family brought many marriage gifts.
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