Swahili
vigao
vee-GAH-oh
How to say it
Swahilivigaovee-GAH-ohsoon
Englishshieldssoon
Frenchbouclierssoon
Meaning
Small shields or screens, used for protection.
Good to know
plural of kigao (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Wapiganaji wa kale walibeba vigao kujikinga na mishale.Ancient warriors carried shields to protect themselves from arrows.
- Vigao hivi vimetengenezwa kwa ngozi na mbao.These shields are made of leather and wood.
- Je, vigao vya jadi bado vinatengenezwa leo?Are traditional shields still made today?
- Makumbusho yana vigao vingi vya kale vilivyohifadhiwa.The museum has many preserved ancient shields.
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