Swahili
kisibao
kee-see-BAH-oh
How to say it
Swahilikisibaokee-see-BAH-ohsoon
Englishwaistcoat, vestsoon
Frenchgiletsoon
Meaning
a sleeveless waistcoat or vest worn over a shirt.
Good to know
Traditional, often formal men's garment (also spelled kisibau).
Examples
- Alivaa kisibao juu ya kanzu yake.He wore a waistcoat over his kanzu robe.
- Kisibao hicho kina vifungo vya dhahabu.That waistcoat has gold buttons.
- Fundi cherehani alishona kisibao kipya.The tailor sewed a new waistcoat.
- Je, unamiliki kisibao cha harusi?Do you own a wedding waistcoat?
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