kivuko
kee-VOO-koh
How to say it
Swahilikivukokee-VOO-kohsoon
Englishcrossing, ferrysoon
Frenchpassage, traversée ; bacsoon
Meaning
A place where people cross a river, a lake or a road, or the boat or ferry that carries people and vehicles across.
Good to know
Plural vivuko, with ki/vi agreement: kivuko hiki, vivuko vingi. Kivuko cha waenda kwa miguu is a pedestrian crossing; the verb is kuvuka, to cross.
Examples
- Tulisubiri kivuko kwa saa moja.We waited for the ferry for an hour.
- Kivuko hiki kinabeba magari na abiria.This ferry carries vehicles and passengers.
- Watoto wavuke barabara kwenye kivuko cha waenda kwa miguu.Children should cross the road at the pedestrian crossing.
Forms
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