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Badani

Maana (Definition)

The central chest section of a men's tunic intricately embroidered with silk thread.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

chest embroidery panel of a traditional Swahili kanzu

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kifua cha kanzu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'badan'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fundi alishona badani ya kanzu kwa uzi wa dhahabu."

Translation: The tailor embroidered the kanzu chest panel with gold thread.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Wekea kifuamshono
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