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Nakshi

Maana (Definition)

Traditional Swahili decorative embellishments, carvings on wooden doors, or embroidery on garments.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

intricate carving / decorative embroidery

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

design

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

"Mlango wa nyumba hiyo una nakshi za kale za Kiingereza na Kiarabu."

Translation: The door of that house has ancient English and Arabic carvings.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mapambomchoroukutubio
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