vikoi

How to say it

Meaning

White loincloths with a colored border, traditionally worn by men on the East African coast.

Good to know

plural of kikoi (ki-/vi- class).

Examples

• Wavuvi walivaa vikoi walipokuwa baharini.The fishermen wore loincloths when they were at sea.
• Vikoi hivi vina milia mizuri ya rangi.These loincloths have beautiful colored stripes.
• Je, unauza vikoi vya pamba safi?Do you sell loincloths made of pure cotton?
• Dukani kulikuwa na vikoi vya rangi mbalimbali.At the shop there were loincloths of various colors.

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