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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