Swahili
subana
su-BA-na
How to say it
Swahilisubanasu-BA-nasoon
Englishthimblesoon
Frenchdé à coudresoon
Meaning
a small metal cap worn on the finger to protect it while sewing, a thimble; also a small piece of meat.
Good to know
(also subano) thimble. ( = kastabini.); small piece of meat
Examples
- Mshoni huvaa subana ili asijichome sindano.A seamstress wears a thimble so as not to prick herself with the needle.
- Nipe subana moja kutoka kwenye sanduku la kushonea.Give me one thimble from the sewing box.
- Alimpa mtoto subana ya nyama.He gave the child a small piece of meat.
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