Swahili
mikumbuu
mee-koom-BOO-oo
How to say it
Swahilimikumbuumee-koom-BOO-oosoon
Englishbeltssoon
Frenchceinturessoon
Meaning
Belts, sashes, or straps, including slings, bandages, or military shoulder straps.
Good to know
plural of mkumbuu (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Mikumbuu ya askari ilikuwa na rangi ya kijani.The soldiers' shoulder straps were green.
- Je, mikumbuu hii inauzwa dukani la ngozi?Are these belts sold at the leather shop?
- Mikumbuu haikutosha wanajeshi wote gwaride.The straps were not enough for all the soldiers at the parade.
- Kiwanda kitatengeneza mikumbuu mipya mwezi ujao.The factory will make new belts next month.
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