Swahili
kipeto
ki-PE-to
How to say it
Swahilikipetoki-PE-tosoon
Englishcontainersoon
Frenchrécipientsoon
Meaning
a container such as a bag, box, or case.
Good to know
kipeto cha barua was rarely used for an envelope.
Examples
- Aliweka nyaraka zake kwenye kipeto.He kept his documents in a case.
- Je, kipeto hiki kimefungwa vizuri?Is this container closed properly?
- Alinunua kipeto kipya cha kuhifadhia vito.She bought a new case to store her jewellery.
- Vipeto vilivyojaa vitabu viliwekwa ghalani.Boxes full of books were stored in the warehouse.
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