Clothing & Fashion

Engoye

Clothes / Clothing

Essaati

Shirt

Empale

Trousers / Pants

Akaleega

Bra

Empale y'omunda

Underwear / Knickers

Ekiteeteeyi

Dress

Sikaati

Skirt

Ekitengi / Ekitenge

Kitenge (African print clothing)

Olubugo

Barkcloth (Traditional dress)

Gomesi / Busuuti

Gomesi (Traditional dress for women)

Kkanzu

Kanzu (Traditional dress for men)

Tiisati

T-shirt

Ekooti

Coat / Jacket

Ssuuti

Suit

Bbalaawusi

Blouse

Ssuwita

Sweater / Jumper

Kabuuti

Overcoat / Heavy jacket

Bunaanvu

Pyjamas / Nightwear (Engoye z'ekiro)

Yunifoomu

Uniform

Akabale k'omazzi

Swimsuit / Swimming trunk

Engatto

Shoes

Laba / Silipa

Sandals / Slippers (Sapatu)

Sookisi

Socks

Bbuutu

Boots (Gum boots / Leather)

Olugoye lw'omubiri

Belt (Omusipi)

Ettaayi

Tie / Necktie

Enkufiira

Hat / Cap

Ekikoofiira

Helmet

Olusulu

Scarf

Galavusi

Gloves

Siringi ly'ebikolo

Sash (Akasipi)

Ensawo y'omukazi

Handbag

Ekikasa kyensiimbi

Wallet / Purse (Waleti)

Girasi z'omusana

Sunglasses / Specs

Saawa

Watch (Wristwatch)

Akakomo

Bracelet / Bangle

Ekkolero

Necklace

Empeta

Ring

Ebyomumatu

Earrings

Oluviri lw'engeza

Wig / Hairpiece

Ensawo

Pocket

Akapiira

Button (Eppeesa)

Ekiwu

Collar (Kola)

Omukono gw'olugoye

Sleeve

Ziipu

Zipper

Omukooto

Hem / Edge

Evviivi ky'empale

Lining

Obutuli bw'engatto

Shoelaces (Emiwuzi gy'engatto)

Ebiwuzi ebyenyiga

Embroidery

Ekituli / Ekitono

Hole / Tear (Ekituli mu lugoye)

Ekikoba

Strap

Ttiini ly'olugoye

Tag / Label (Akalebo)

Kifuuyi

Crease / Fold (Akakanya)

Ebisipi

Suspenders / Braces

Ebiwanvu by'emiti

Pattern / Design

Kikonde

High heels (Ndondo)

Wansi y'engatto

Sole (of a shoe)

Akakiiko

Buckle (Ekikooko)

Kasolo w'empale

Cuff (end of sleeve/trouser)

Makansi we lugoye

Seam / Stitching

Okwambala

To wear / To put on

Okujjula

To take off / undress

Okwoza engoye

To wash clothes

Kwaneeka

To hang out (clothes to dry)

Okugolokosa

To fold clothes (Kufunyanga)

Okutunga

To sew / To tailor

Okukuba paasi

To iron

Okwesiba

To tie / button up

Okusumulula

To untie / unbutton

Okugezesa

To try on / fit

Okugwa obulungi

To fit well

Obutagya

To not fit (too small/big)

Ssekuza

To stretch (fabric)

Kuseembuka

To tear / rip

Kuddabiriza

To mend / patch

Sisiiga

To stain / get dirty

Kuwumula

To shrink (after wash)

Okujjumbira obulungi

To match / go well with

Okweyambula

To dress up (elegantly)

Kuviila obwetaka

To dry clean

Misono

Fashion / Style

Kikadde

Old / Worn out (clothes)

Ekipya

New (clothes)

Nnyambala y'edda

Traditional wear / Vintage

Nnyambala enungi

Smart / Elegant / Neat

Ngoye ezisana

Casual wear

Kitundu / Kimpi

Short (length)

Kiwanvu

Long (length)

Mugazi

Loose / Baggy

Kafunda

Tight

Pamba

Cotton

Laba

Rubber

Eddiba

Leather

Ebyoya by'endiga

Wool

Lisiina

Silk

Nkunze z'endibatu

Nylon / Synthetic

Olugoye lweru

Plain (no pattern)

Z'amakubo

Striped

Wabbulula amangi

Checked / Plaid

Ebbu la langi

Patterned / Flowered