Swahili
mitali
mee-TAH-lee
How to say it
Swahilimitalimee-TAH-leesoon
Englishankletssoon
Frenchbracelets de chevillesoon
Meaning
Silver anklets, pieces of jewelry worn around the ankle.
Good to know
Plural of mtali (m-/mi- class); refers to the jewelry as a set or in general.
Examples
- Bibi anavaa mitali ya fedha.Grandmother wears silver anklets.
- Je, mitali hii ni ya fedha au ya dhahabu?Are these anklets silver or gold?
- Mitali hii si mizito sana.These anklets are not very heavy.
- Nitanunua mitali mipya kwa ajili ya harusi.I will buy new anklets for the wedding.
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