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swahili [noun]

Chandarua

Maana (Definition)

A fine mesh curtain hung over a bed to protect against mosquitoes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

mosquito bed net

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

net

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili from Persian
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Lala ndani ya chandarua kujikinga na malaria."

Translation: Sleep under a mosquito net to protect against malaria.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
MnetiTahadhari ni kinga
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