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Swahili

takshi

TAK-shi

How to say it

SwahilitakshiTAK-shisoon
Englishfezsoon
Frenchfez, tarbouchesoon

Meaning

a brimless, usually red felt hat, a fez or tarboosh.

Good to know

fez, tarboosh. (- tarbushi.) taksiri 507 tamani

Examples

  • Mzee alivaa takshi kwenye sherehe ya harusi.The old man wore a fez at the wedding celebration.
  • Takshi ile ilikuwa na kishada cheusi juu yake.That fez had a black tassel on top.
  • Wanaume wengine bado huvaa takshi kwenye ibada.Some men still wear the fez during prayers.

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