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Swahili

vishaufu

vee-shah-OO-foo

How to say it

Swahilivishaufuvee-shah-OO-foosoon
Englishtrinketssoon
Frenchbijouxsoon

Meaning

Pieces of jewelry or small decorative trinkets.

Good to know

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

Examples

  • Aliuza vishaufu sokoni.She sold trinkets at the market.
  • Je, vishaufu hivi vimetengenezwa kwa fedha?Are these trinkets made of silver?
  • Vishaufu hivi si vya thamani kubwa.These trinkets are not of great value.
  • Watoto watapenda vishaufu hivi.The children will love these trinkets.

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