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kito

KEE-toh

How to say it

SwahilikitoKEE-toh
Englishgem, precious stone, jewel
Frenchpierre précieuse, joyau

Meaning

A rare and beautiful stone, such as an emerald, a ruby or a diamond, cut and polished for jewelry. Figuratively, something or someone highly prized.

Good to know

Ki/vi class: plural vito, as in vito vya thamani, precious stones. Johari is a synonym; tanzanite is a well known kito found only in Tanzania.

Examples

  • Tanzanite ni kito kinachopatikana Tanzania pekee.Tanzanite is a gem found only in Tanzania.
  • Pete yake ina kito chekundu kinachong'aa.Her ring has a shining red stone.
  • Wachimbaji wadogo wanatafuta vito katika milima hii.Small scale miners search for gems in these hills.

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