pete

How to say it

Meaning

A small circle of metal, often gold or silver, worn on a finger, especially as a sign of engagement or marriage.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in singular and plural. Pete ya uchumba, engagement ring; kumvisha pete, to put a ring on someone’s finger.

Examples

• Alimvisha mchumba wake pete ya dhahabu.He put a gold ring on his fiancée’s finger.
• Pete yake ilipotea ufukweni.Her ring was lost on the beach.
• Maharusi walibadilishana pete kanisani.The bride and groom exchanged rings in church.

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