njuga

How to say it

Meaning

a small bell, often strung together as an ornament or worn by traditional dancers to make sound as they move.

Good to know

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Examples

• Wachezaji walifunga njuga miguuni wakati wa ngoma.The dancers tied bells to their ankles during the dance.
• Sauti ya njuga ilisikika kila hatua alipopiga.The sound of the bells could be heard with every step he took.
• Alinunua mkufu wa njuga sokoni.She bought a necklace of little bells at the market.
• Watoto walipenda kucheza na njuga zenye kelele.The children loved playing with the noisy little bells.