ngozi
NGOH-zee
How to say it
SwahilingoziNGOH-zeesoon
Englishskin; leather, hidesoon
Frenchpeau ; cuirsoon
Meaning
The outer covering of the body of a person or an animal; also leather made from animal hides.
Good to know
Same form in the plural, with n class agreement. Ngozi kavu, dry skin; viatu vya ngozi, leather shoes; rangi ya ngozi, skin color.
Examples
- Mafuta haya yanalainisha ngozi.This oil softens the skin.
- Alinunua mkoba wa ngozi halisi.She bought a genuine leather bag.
- Jua kali linaweza kuunguza ngozi.Strong sun can burn the skin.
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