Swahili
mikunjo
mee-KOON-joh
How to say it
Swahilimikunjomee-KOON-johsoon
Englishcreases, wrinklessoon
Frenchplis, ridessoon
Meaning
Folds or creases, such as pressed creases in trousers, or wrinkles.
Good to know
plural of mkunjo (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Mikunjo ya suruali yake ilikuwa nyoofu.The creases of his trousers were sharp.
- Je, mikunjo hii itaondoka baada ya kupiga pasi?Will these wrinkles go away after ironing?
- Mikunjo haikuonekana usoni mwake alipocheka.No wrinkles appeared on her face when she smiled.
- Fundi cherehani atapiga pasi mikunjo hii kesho.The tailor will iron out these creases tomorrow.
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