bandari

How to say it

Meaning

A place on the coast or on a lake where ships stop to load and unload goods and passengers.

Good to know

The plural is the same word. Bandari ya Dar es Salaam is the port of Dar es Salaam, bandari kavu is an inland container depot, and bandari bubu is an unofficial landing place used by smugglers.

Examples

• Meli kubwa imewasili bandari ya Mombasa.A large ship has arrived at the port of Mombasa.
• Baba yake anafanya kazi bandarini.His father works at the port.
• Serikali inapanua bandari ya Tanga.The government is expanding the port of Tanga.

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