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shati

SHAH-tee

How to say it

SwahilishatiSHAH-tee
Englishshirt
Frenchchemise

Meaning

A garment for the upper body with sleeves, a collar and usually buttons down the front, worn by men and women.

Good to know

Ji/ma class noun, plural mashati: shati jeupe, a white shirt; mashati mawili, two shirts. It is put on with kuvaa and taken off with kuvua.

Examples

  • Kaka yangu anapenda kuvaa shati jeupe kazini.My brother likes to wear a white shirt to work.
  • Nilinunua mashati mawili sokoni jana.I bought two shirts at the market yesterday.
  • Shati hili ni dogo sana kwangu.This shirt is too small for me.

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