stara

How to say it

Meaning

a covering or concealment, a place of refuge, or figuratively a sense of modesty and reserve.

Good to know

cover, concealment; (place of) refuge, asylum; fig. modesty, starehe 495 Btoki reticence, reserve. 4= proper covering (of the genitals)

Examples

• Aliomba stara kutoka kwa jamaa zake.He sought refuge from his relatives.
• Mavazi yake yalitoa stara ya kutosha.Her clothing provided sufficient covering.
• Ana stara katika mazungumzo yake.He shows reserve in his speech.
• Nyumba ile ilikuwa stara ya wakimbizi.That house was a refuge for the refugees.

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