Swahili
kisanduku
kee-sahn-DOO-koo
How to say it
Swahilikisandukukee-sahn-DOO-koosoon
Englishsmall boxsoon
Frenchpetite boîtesoon
Meaning
a small box or chest used for storing things.
Good to know
(dimin. of sanduku) small box, casket
Examples
- Aliweka vito vyake kwenye kisanduku kidogo.She kept her jewelry in a small box.
- Kisanduku hicho kina picha za zamani.That small box contains old photographs.
- Je, ufunguo wa kisanduku hiki uko wapi?Where is the key to this box?
- Mtoto alificha vidoli vyake ndani ya kisanduku.The child hid his toys inside the box.
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