kisibau
kee-see-BAH-oo
How to say it
Swahilikisibaukee-see-BAH-oo
Englishwaistcoat, vest
Frenchgilet
Meaning
A short sleeveless jacket worn over a shirt or a kanzu, often embroidered and worn by men on formal occasions.
Good to know
Ki/vi class noun, plural visibau: kisibau cheusi, a black waistcoat. kizibao is the more common spelling today; kizibau, kisibao and kisibayo in the dictionary point here.
Examples
- Bwana harusi alivaa kanzu na kisibau cheusi.The groom wore a kanzu and a black waistcoat.
- Kisibau hiki kimeshonwa kwa nakshi za dhahabu.This waistcoat is sewn with gold embroidery.
- Babu hupenda kuvaa kisibau siku ya Idi.Grandfather likes to wear a waistcoat on Eid.
Forms
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