banda
BAH-ndah
How to say it
SwahilibandaBAH-ndah
Englishshed, shelter; stall, stand (at a show)
Frenchhangar, abri; stand (de foire)
Meaning
A simple building with a roof, used to keep animals or goods or to give shelter; also a stand or booth at an exhibition.
Good to know
Ji/ma class noun: plural mabanda. Banda la kuku is a chicken coop and banda la maonyesho an exhibition stand.
Examples
- Kuku wote wamelala ndani ya banda.All the chickens are asleep inside the coop.
- Tembelea banda letu kwenye maonyesho ya kilimo.Visit our stand at the agricultural show.
- Walijenga mabanda ya muda kwa ajili ya wakimbizi.They built temporary shelters for the refugees.
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