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Kanga

Maana (Definition)

Rectangular cotton cloth printed with vibrant patterns and Swahili sayings.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

patterned Swahili cotton wrap

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kanga

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

"Alijifunga kanga yenye methali nzuri."

Translation: She wrapped a kanga printed with a beautiful proverb.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Leso
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