barua
bah-ROO-ah
How to say it
Swahilibaruabah-ROO-ah
Englishletter (mail)
Frenchlettre (courrier)
Meaning
A written message sent to someone, on paper or by post; barua pepe is an email.
Good to know
The plural is the same word (barua hizi). Kuandika barua is to write a letter, and sanduku la barua is a mailbox.
Examples
- Nimepokea barua kutoka kwa shangazi yangu.I have received a letter from my aunt.
- Tafadhali nitumie barua pepe kesho.Please send me an email tomorrow.
- Aliandika barua ya kuomba kazi.He wrote a letter applying for a job.
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