Swahili
ushungi
oo-SHOON-gee
How to say it
Swahiliushungioo-SHOON-geesoon
Englishheadclothsoon
Frenchfoulardsoon
Meaning
a headcloth or veil worn by women; also a tuft or plaited knot of hair.
Good to know
(women's) headcloth; tuft of hair, (plaited) knot of hair; rare cock's comb
Examples
- Bibi arusi alivaa ushungi mweupe.The bride wore a white veil.
- Ushungi wake ulipambwa kwa maua.Her headcloth was decorated with flowers.
- Je, ushungi huu ulishonwa wapi?Where was this headcloth sewn?
- Alifunga ushungi kabla ya kuondoka msikitini.She tied her headcloth before leaving the mosque.
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