Swahili
zumari
zoo-MAH-ree
How to say it
Swahilizumarizoo-MAH-reesoon
Englishreed instrumentsoon
Frenchinstrument à anchesoon
Meaning
a reed wind instrument, similar to an oboe, traditionally played at coastal celebrations.
Good to know
see zomari
Examples
- Wanamuziki walipiga zumari kwenye ngoma ya arusi.The musicians played the zumari at the wedding dance.
- Je, zumari hutengenezwa kwa nini?What is the zumari made of?
- Sherehe hii haikuwa na zumari, ni ngoma tu.This celebration had no zumari, just drums.
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