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Swahili

vyanuo

vyah-NOO-oh

How to say it

Swahilivyanuovyah-NOO-ohsoon
Englishcombssoon
Frenchpeignessoon

Meaning

Combs, traditionally made of wood, used for combing or untangling hair.

Good to know

plural of chanuo (ki-/vi- class, vy- allomorph).

Examples

  • Dukani kuna vyanuo vya mbao na vya plastiki.The shop has wooden and plastic combs.
  • Je, vyanuo hivi ni bora kwa nywele ngumu?Are these combs good for thick hair?
  • Vyanuo havikupatikana asubuhi.The combs were not found in the morning.
  • Msichana atatumia vyanuo kusuka nywele.The girl will use the combs to braid her hair.

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