Swahili
mkumbuu
mkum-BU-u
How to say it
Swahilimkumbuumkum-BU-usoon
Englishbeltsoon
Frenchceinturesoon
Meaning
a belt, sash, or strap, including a sling or bandage, or a military shoulder strap.
Good to know
a general term for a strap-like band worn on the body.
Examples
- Askari alivaa mkumbuu wa bunduki begani.The soldier wore the gun's shoulder strap.
- Je, mkumbuu huu umetengenezwa kwa ngozi?Is this sash made of leather?
- Daktari alifunga mkono wake kwa mkumbuu.The doctor bound his arm with a sling.
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