kikao
kee-KAH-oh
How to say it
Swahilikikaokee-KAH-oh
Englishmeeting, session; seat
Frenchréunion, séance ; siège
Meaning
A formal meeting of a committee, a council or parliament, or one sitting of it; also a place where one sits or stays.
Good to know
Plural vikao; ki- agreement: kikao hiki. Kikao cha bunge is a sitting of parliament, and kuitisha kikao means to call a meeting. From kukaa, to sit.
Examples
- Kikao cha kamati kitafanyika kesho asubuhi.The committee meeting will be held tomorrow morning.
- Bunge limeanza kikao chake cha bajeti.Parliament has begun its budget session.
- Mwenyekiti aliitisha kikao cha dharura.The chairman called an emergency meeting.
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