vifungo

How to say it

Meaning

Fasteners such as buttons, buckles, or clasps used to close clothing or other items.

Good to know

plural of kifungo (ki-/vi- class); also can mean periods of confinement, but this sense is the fastener.

Examples

• Shati hili lina vifungo sita mbele.This shirt has six buttons in front.
• Vifungo vya koti langu vimeanza kulegea.The buttons of my coat have started to loosen.
• Je, umeshona vifungo vipya kwenye sare?Have you sewn new buttons onto the uniform?
• Vifungo hivi si vya rangi moja.These buttons are not the same color.

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