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mposo ya nyama
MPO-so YA NYA-ma
leather (hide)
French: cuir
Sapatu oyo esalemi na mposo ya nyama.
These shoes are made of leather.
Ces chaussures sont faites en cuir.
Leather, literally animal-skin. Mposo = skin/peel, nyama = animal. Used for bags, shoes, drum heads. Quality leather goods are a mark of dignity.
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