Swahili
vishungi
vee-SHOON-ghee
How to say it
Swahilivishungivee-SHOON-gheesoon
Englishtoupeessoon
Frenchpostichessoon
Meaning
Hairpieces worn to cover baldness, toupees.
Good to know
plural of kishungi (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Baadhi ya wanaume huvaa vishungi.Some men wear toupees.
- Je, vishungi hivi vinaonekana halisi?Do these toupees look real?
- Vishungi hivi si vya bei nafuu.These toupees are not cheap.
- Watu wengi huficha upara wao kwa vishungi.Many people hide their baldness with toupees.
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