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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