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Swahili

kiambo

ki-A-mbo

How to say it

Swahilikiamboki-A-mbosoon
Englishhouseholdsoon
Frenchménagesoon

Meaning

a household or village; also, household furnishings collectively.

Good to know

rare; household, housekeep- ing, household furnishings; village. kiamerika, kiamerikani, kimarekani [Engl. J: —a kiambo. adj. American. kiamerikani see kiamerika

Examples

  • Walijenga kiambo kipya karibu na mto.They built a new village near the river.
  • Vyombo vyote vya kiambo vilipangwa vizuri.All the household furnishings were arranged neatly.
  • Je, kiambo hiki kina wakazi wangapi?How many residents does this village have?
  • Alirithi kiambo cha babu yake.He inherited his grandfather's household.

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