Swahili
mikanda
mee-KAHN-dah
How to say it
Swahilimikandamee-KAHN-dahsoon
Englishstrapssoon
Frenchceinturessoon
Meaning
Straps or belts, used to fasten or carry things.
Good to know
plural of mkanda (m-/mi- class); common word.
Examples
- Mikanda ya mkoba imekatika.The bag's straps have torn.
- Je, mikanda hii inatosha kufunga mzigo?Are these straps enough to tie the load?
- Mikanda haikuwekwa sawa kwenye gari.The straps were not fastened properly in the car.
- Tutanunua mikanda mipya dukani.We will buy new straps at the shop.
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