Swahili
mjumu
MJU-mu
How to say it
SwahilimjumuMJU-musoon
Englishinlay worksoon
Frenchmarqueteriesoon
Meaning
decorative inlay work or incrustation, a rare archaic term.
Good to know
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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