Swahili
mrera
m-REH-rah
How to say it
Swahilimreram-REH-rahsoon
Englishcollar embroiderysoon
Frenchbroderie de colsoon
Meaning
embroidered ornamentation on the collar of a kanzu, a traditional robe.
Good to know
mrera (embroidered ornamenta- tion on the collar of a kanzu)
Examples
- Kanzu yake ilikuwa na mrera mzuri wa dhahabu.His kanzu had beautiful gold embroidery on the collar.
- Fundi alishona mrera kwa uangalifu.The tailor sewed the collar embroidery carefully.
- Je, mrera huu umeshonwa kwa mkono?Was this embroidery sewn by hand?
- Kanzu bila mrera haionekani rasmi.A kanzu without collar embroidery does not look formal.
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