kasri
KAH-sree
How to say it
SwahilikasriKAH-sreesoon
Englishpalace, royal residencesoon
Frenchpalais, résidence royalesoon
Meaning
The large, grand residence of a king, queen, president or other ruler, and also a large castle.
Good to know
Ji/ma class noun in most uses, plural makasri: kasri la mfalme, the king's palace; kasri la kifalme, a royal palace. Ikulu is the usual word for a state house.
Examples
- Mfalme alipokea wageni katika kasri lake.The king received guests in his palace.
- Watalii walitembelea kasri la kale la Sultani.The tourists visited the old palace of the Sultan.
- Walinzi walisimama mbele ya kasri usiku kucha.The guards stood in front of the palace all night.
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