Swahili
vivumanzi
vee-voo-MAHN-zee
How to say it
Swahilivivumanzivee-voo-MAHN-zeesoon
Englishsmall bellssoon
Frenchclochettessoon
Meaning
Small bells, such as cowbells.
Good to know
plural of kivumanzi (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Ng'ombe wamefungwa vivumanzi shingoni.The cows have small bells tied around their necks.
- Je, vivumanzi hivi vinalia vizuri?Do these small bells ring well?
- Vivumanzi havikupatikana sokoni.The small bells were not available at the market.
- Mchungaji atanunua vivumanzi vipya.The herder will buy new small bells.
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