mfuko

noun
  1. A Swahili word meaning 'bag' or 'pocket', used to refer to a container made of flexible material with an opening at the top, used for carrying things. noun
    She put her groceries in the mfuko before leaving the store.
    He reached into his mfuko to find his wallet.
  2. In a broader sense, it can also refer to any compartment or space used for storing items, often in clothing. noun
    The jacket has a hidden mfuko for valuables.
    He always keeps a pen in his shirt mfuko.