Swahili
nyoya
NYOH-yah
How to say it
SwahilinyoyaNYOH-yahsoon
Englishfur, feathersoon
Frenchplumesoon
Meaning
a hair, feather, or strand of wool from an animal or bird; body hair, fur, or plumage.
Good to know
Nyoya can describe various types of fibers used in clothing or textiles.
Examples
- Nyoya za mnyama huyu ni laini.The hair of this animal is soft.
- Nilitengeneza shuka kwa nyoya za kondoo.I made a blanket from sheep wool.
- Nyoya la ndege lilianguka chini.A feather from the bird fell to the ground.
- Je, mnyama huyu ana nyoya laini?Does this animal have soft fur?
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