Swahili
yasi
YAH-see
How to say it
SwahiliyasiYAH-seesoon
Englishyellow powdersoon
Frenchpoudre jaunesoon
Meaning
a yellow powder used as a cosmetic.
Good to know
yasi (a yellow powder used as a cosmetic)
Examples
- Bibi arusi alipakwa yasi usoni.The bride had yasi powder applied to her face.
- Je, yasi hii inatumika kwa ngozi gani?What skin type is this yasi powder used for?
- Hawapaki yasi tena kama zamani.They no longer apply yasi powder like in the old days.
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