Swahili
msuani
m-su-A-ni
How to say it
Swahilimsuanim-su-A-nisoon
Englishburial shroudsoon
Frenchlinceulsoon
Meaning
a burial shroud used for wrapping the body of a deceased woman.
Good to know
msuani (shroud for women). msubili, mshubiri (mi-) aloe plant
Examples
- Walimfunika kwa msuani baada ya kufariki.They wrapped her in a shroud after she died.
- Msuani ulishonwa na wanawake wa ukoo.The shroud was sewn by the women of the family.
- Je, msuani ulikuwa tayari?Was the shroud ready?
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