kiota

How to say it

Meaning

A place built by a bird, insect or other animal to lay its eggs and raise its young. Figuratively, a home or safe place of one’s own.

Good to know

Ki/vi class noun, plural viota: kiota cha ndege, a bird’s nest; kujenga kiota, to build a nest. The dictionary’s kioto is another form of this word.

Examples

• Ndege amejenga kiota juu ya mti wa mwembe.A bird has built a nest in the mango tree.
• Kulikuwa na mayai matatu ndani ya kiota.There were three eggs in the nest.
• Nyuki walijenga viota vyao chini ya paa.The bees built their nests under the roof.

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Forms

kioto