Swahili
virembo
vee-REHM-boh
How to say it
Swahilivirembovee-REHM-bohsoon
Englishornamentssoon
Frenchornementssoon
Meaning
Small decorative ornaments or beauty marks, especially added to the face.
Good to know
plural of kirembo (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Bibi arusi alipambwa kwa virembo usoni.The bride was decorated with ornaments on her face.
- Je, virembo hivi vinaonekana kwenye picha za harusi?Do these ornaments appear in the wedding photos?
- Virembo hivi si vya kudumu.These ornaments are not permanent.
- Wataongeza virembo zaidi kabla ya sherehe.They will add more ornaments before the celebration.
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