indimi

Swahili

mjumu

MJU-mu

How to say it

SwahilimjumuMJU-musoon
Englishinlay worksoon
Frenchmarqueteriesoon

Meaning

decorative inlay work or incrustation, a rare archaic term.

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used for a decorative metalwork or woodwork technique.

Examples

  • Sanduku hili lina mjumu wa fedha kwenye kifuniko.This box has silver inlay work on the lid.
  • Je, mjumu huu ulitengenezwa na fundi gani?Which craftsman made this inlay work?
  • Fundi alitumia miaka mingi kujifunza sanaa ya mjumu.The craftsman spent many years learning the art of inlay work.

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