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Swahili

vigezi

vee-GEH-zee

How to say it

Swahilivigezivee-GEH-zeesoon
Englishpatternssoon
Frenchmodèlessoon

Meaning

Patterns used for cutting cloth, or measuring rods, yardsticks.

Good to know

plural of kigezi (ki-/vi- class); used in tailoring and measurement contexts.

Examples

  • Fundi cherehani alitumia vigezi tofauti kushona nguo za watoto.The tailor used different patterns to sew children's clothes.
  • Vigezi hivi vimechakaa na vinahitaji kubadilishwa.These patterns are worn out and need to be replaced.
  • Je, una vigezi vya kutosha kwa mavazi yote?Do you have enough patterns for all the garments?
  • Dukani wataongeza vigezi vipya vya mitindo ya kisasa.The shop will add new patterns for modern styles.

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