Swahili
mkahale
mka-HA-le
How to say it
Swahilimkahalemka-HA-lesoon
Englishkohl sticksoon
Frenchbâtonnet de khôlsoon
Meaning
a small stick or pencil used to apply kohl (eyeliner) to the eyes.
Good to know
a traditional cosmetic tool.
Examples
- Bibi alitumia mkahale kupaka wanja machoni.Grandmother used the kohl stick to apply eyeliner.
- Je, mkahale huu umetengenezwa kwa nini?What is this kohl pencil made of?
- Aliweka mkahale kwenye mfuko wake mdogo.She put the kohl stick in her small bag.
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