Swahili · Daily Life
nguo
Clothes
Beginnernoun
Definition
Things you wear; kanga and kitenge are beloved local fabrics.
Example
Nilinunua nguo mpya kwa sikukuu.
I bought new clothes for the holiday.
Etymology
'Nguo' originates from the Proto-Bantu word meaning 'to cover', highlighting the functional aspect of clothing in Swahili and related languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nguo' is used in various contexts, predominantly in informal spoken language, but also appears in written texts. It has regional variations, especially in types of clothing referenced.