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Swahili

shangama

shan-GA-ma

How to say it

Swahilishangamashan-GA-masoon
Englishshort-sleeved shirtsoon
Frenchchemise à manches courtessoon

Meaning

a short-sleeved shirt.

Good to know

shangama (short-sleeved shirt). shangaza

Examples

  • Alivaa shangama nyeupe kazini.He wore a white short-sleeved shirt to work.
  • Fundi alishona shangama mpya kwa ajili ya sherehe.The tailor sewed a new short-sleeved shirt for the celebration.
  • Je, shangama hii inatengenezwa kwa pamba?Is this short-sleeved shirt made of cotton?
  • Hakupenda rangi ya shangama aliyopewa.He did not like the color of the shirt he was given.

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