kibuzi

How to say it

Meaning

a small goat, the diminutive of mbuzi; also, a coconut grater shaped like a small stool with a serrated blade.

Good to know

mbuzi mwitu refers to a wild goat such as an ibex or klipspringer.

Examples

• Mtoto alicheza na kibuzi shambani.The child played with a young goat on the farm.
• Mama alikwangua nazi kwa kibuzi.Mother grated the coconut with the coconut grater.
• Je, kibuzi hiki bado kina meno makali?Does this coconut grater still have sharp teeth?
• Waliketi chini kutumia kibuzi kukwangua nazi mbili.They sat down using the coconut grater to grate two coconuts.