Swahili
misuani
mee-soo-AH-nee
How to say it
Swahilimisuanimee-soo-AH-neesoon
Englishburial shroudssoon
Frenchlinceulssoon
Meaning
Burial shrouds used for wrapping the body of a deceased woman.
Good to know
plural of msuani (m-/mi- class); funerary register.
Examples
- Misuani ilitayarishwa na jamaa kabla ya mazishi.Burial shrouds were prepared by the family before the funeral.
- Je, misuani hii inashonwa kwa kitambaa gani?What cloth are these burial shrouds sewn from?
- Misuani haikutosha kwa mahitaji ya siku hiyo.The burial shrouds were not enough for that day's needs.
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