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kitamaduni

kee-tah-mah-DOO-nee

How to say it

Swahilikitamadunikee-tah-mah-DOO-neesoon
Englishcultural, traditional; traditionallysoon
Frenchculturel, traditionnelsoon

Meaning

Having to do with the culture and customs of a people, or done in the traditional way.

Good to know

Does not change with the noun: ngoma za kitamaduni, traditional dances; mavazi ya kitamaduni, traditional dress. It usually follows ya, za or wa; the noun is utamaduni, culture.

Examples

  • Wageni walikaribishwa kwa ngoma za kitamaduni.The guests were welcomed with traditional dances.
  • Bibi harusi alivaa vazi la kitamaduni.The bride wore a traditional outfit.
  • Tamasha hili linaonyesha urithi wa kitamaduni wa pwani.This festival shows the cultural heritage of the coast.

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Forms

kiutamaduni

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