ushanga

How to say it

Meaning

a bead, or beads strung together into jewelry.

Good to know

bead; (us. pi.) (string of) beads. - wa kuteremesha. belt of beads (worn by women). ushangao sing

Examples

• Msichana alivaa ushanga shingoni.The girl wore beads around her neck.
• Ushanga huu ulitengenezwa kwa mkono.This beadwork was made by hand.
• Je, ushanga huu unauzwa wapi?Where are these beads sold?
• Mama alishona ushanga kwenye kanga.Mother sewed beads onto the kanga cloth.