Swahili
valio
vah-LEE-oh
How to say it
Swahilivaliovah-LEE-ohsoon
Englishornamentsoon
Frenchornementsoon
Meaning
an ornament or accessory worn on the body.
Good to know
ornament, accoutrement, accessory
Examples
- Alivaa valio la dhahabu shingoni.She wore a gold ornament around her neck.
- Valio hili lilinunuliwa dukani jana.This ornament was bought at the shop yesterday.
- Je, valio hili linafaa kwa sherehe?Is this ornament suitable for the celebration?
- Wanawake walibadilishana valio zao.The women exchanged their ornaments.
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