Swahili
pindo
PEEN-doh
How to say it
SwahilipindoPEEN-dohsoon
Englishhemsoon
Frenchourletsoon
Meaning
the edge, border, or hem of a piece of cloth or garment.
Good to know
edge, border, hem
Examples
- Mshonaji aliushona pindo wa gauni.The tailor sewed the hem of the dress.
- Je, pindo la kanga hii limechanika?Has the border of this kanga cloth torn?
- Sketi haikuwa na pindo lililokamilika.The skirt did not have a finished hem.
- Alishika pindo la vazi lake asije akajikwaa.She held the hem of her garment so as not to trip.
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