Swahili
tamvua
tam-VU-a
How to say it
Swahilitamvuatam-VU-asoon
Englishfringe, tasselsoon
Frenchfrange, glandsoon
Meaning
a decorative fringe or tassel on a piece of cloth.
Good to know
utamvua sing, fringe, tassel
Examples
- Shuka ile ilikuwa na tamvua za rangi nyekundu.That bedsheet had red-colored tassels.
- Alishona tamvua kando ya kitambaa.She sewed a fringe along the edge of the cloth.
- Vazi lake lilipambwa kwa tamvua nzuri.Her garment was decorated with beautiful tassels.
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