kituo

How to say it

Meaning

A place set up for a purpose, such as a police station, a health center, a bus stop or a radio station.

Good to know

Plural vituo (ki and vi class): kituo cha polisi, police station; kituo cha basi, bus stop; kituo cha afya, health center. Kituo cha kazi is a work station or posting.

Examples

• Tulisubiri basi kituoni kwa saa moja.We waited for the bus at the stop for an hour.
• Alipelekwa kituo cha polisi.He was taken to the police station.
• Kituo cha afya kimejengwa kijijini.A health center has been built in the village.

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