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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