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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