Swahili Word of the Day
nguo
/NGU-o/ • noun — 2nd of May, 2026
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Meaning: clothes; a garment or clothing in general
Examples
- Nina nguo nyingi kwa msimu huu.
(I have many clothes for this season.) - Je, unaweza kuosha nguo hizi?
(Can you wash these clothes?) - Alitupa nguo yake kwenye kitanda.
(He/she threw his/her clothes on the bed.)
Synonyms
- mavazi
- vazi
Use 'nguo' when talking about clothing items or clothes generally. It commonly appears with verbs such as 'kuvaa' (to wear), 'kuosha' (to wash), or 'kuweka' (to put/keep). 'Mavazi' is a slightly more formal or collective term for attire.
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