Swahili
mtandio
m-tan-DI-o
How to say it
Swahilimtandiom-tan-DI-osoon
Englishshawlsoon
Frenchchâlesoon
Meaning
a type of shawl or wrap traditionally worn by women over the head and shoulders.
Good to know
mtandio (kind of shawl worn by women)
Examples
- Bibi alifunga mtandio kichwani.Grandmother wrapped a shawl around her head.
- Mtandio wake ulikuwa na rangi nzuri.Her shawl had lovely colors.
- Je, umenunua wapi mtandio huu?Where did you buy this shawl?
- Hakuvaa mtandio siku ile.She didn't wear a shawl that day.
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