vipodozi
vee-poh-DOH-zee
How to say it
Swahilivipodozivee-poh-DOH-zee
Englishcosmetics, makeup
Frenchcosmétiques, produits de beauté
Meaning
Creams, powders, lipsticks and other products put on the face or the body to make it look more beautiful.
Good to know
The plural of kipodozi, one cosmetic, and far more common. Vipodozi vyenye sumu, harmful cosmetics, are often in the news. From kupodoa, to adorn.
Examples
- Dada yangu anauza vipodozi sokoni.My sister sells cosmetics at the market.
- Serikali imepiga marufuku vipodozi vyenye kemikali hatari.The government has banned cosmetics containing dangerous chemicals.
- Anatumia vipodozi kidogo tu usoni.She uses only a little makeup on her face.
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