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Swahili

mishono

mee-SHOH-noh

How to say it

Swahilimishonomee-SHOH-nohsoon
Englishseamssoon
Frenchcouturessoon

Meaning

The act of sewing, or seams and sutures; also used for ready-made clothing.

Good to know

plural of mshono (m-/mi- class).

Examples

  • Mishono ya nguo hii imeshonwa kwa ustadi.The seams of this garment were sewn skillfully.
  • Je, mishono hii itadumu baada ya kufuliwa?Will these seams hold after being washed?
  • Mishono haikukaguliwa kabla ya kuuzwa.The seams were not inspected before being sold.
  • Fundi cherehani atarekebisha mishono iliyochanika.The tailor will fix the torn seams.

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