Swahili
temsi
TEM-si
How to say it
SwahilitemsiTEM-sisoon
Englishfiligreesoon
Frenchfiligranesoon
Meaning
fine decorative metalwork, filigree.
Good to know
filigree work (in metal)
Examples
- Bangili hii ina temsi nzuri.This bracelet has beautiful filigree work.
- Fundi alitengeneza pete kwa temsi ya dhahabu.The craftsman made a ring with gold filigree.
- Temsi ya fedha ni ghali.Silver filigree is expensive.
- Je, unajua kutengeneza temsi?Do you know how to make filigree work?
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