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Swahili

vichanio

vee-CHAH-nee-oh

How to say it

Swahilivichaniovee-CHAH-nee-ohsoon
Englishcombssoon
Frenchpeignessoon

Meaning

Small toothed implements used for arranging or detangling hair.

Good to know

plural of kichanio (ki-/vi- class); household/grooming term.

Examples

  • Wasichana walibeba vichanio vyao shuleni.The girls carried their combs to school.
  • Je, vichanio hivi vinafaa kwa nywele ngumu?Are these combs good for thick hair?
  • Vichanio havijasafishwa tangu wiki iliyopita.The combs have not been cleaned since last week.
  • Wataviuza vichanio sokoni kesho asubuhi.They will sell the combs at the market tomorrow morning.

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