bafu
BAH-foo
How to say it
SwahilibafuBAH-foo
Englishbathroom; bath
Frenchsalle de bains; bain
Meaning
A room or small enclosure for washing the body, or the tub used for bathing.
Good to know
Plural mabafu. Bafuni means in the bathroom, and choo is the toilet, which in many homes is separate.
Examples
- Nyumba hii ina mabafu mawili.This house has two bathrooms.
- Bibi alianguka alipokuwa bafuni.Grandmother fell while she was in the bathroom.
- Maji ya moto hayafiki bafuni.Hot water does not reach the bathroom.
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