Swahili
ukosi
oo-KOH-see
How to say it
Swahiliukosioo-KOH-seesoon
Englishcollarsoon
Frenchcolsoon
Meaning
the collar of a garment, such as a coat or shirt.
Good to know
l rare nape of the neck; col- lar. - wa koti (shati). coat (shirt) collar
Examples
- Ukosi wa shati lako umechafuka.The collar of your shirt is dirty.
- Nyoosha ukosi wa koti kabla ya picha.Straighten the coat collar before the photo.
- Je, ukosi huu ni mgumu sana?Is this collar too stiff?
- Alishika ukosi wa koti lake kwa baridi.He held his coat collar because of the cold.
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