koti
KOH-tee
How to say it
SwahilikotiKOH-teesoon
Englishcoat, jacketsoon
Frenchmanteau, vestesoon
Meaning
A garment with sleeves worn over other clothes for warmth or as part of a suit. It covers jackets, overcoats and suit coats.
Good to know
Ji/ma class noun, plural makoti: koti jeusi, a black coat; makoti ya mvua, raincoats. Koti la suti is a suit jacket.
Examples
- Vaa koti, nje kuna baridi kali.Put on a coat, it is very cold outside.
- Alinunua koti jipya la suti kwa harusi.He bought a new suit jacket for the wedding.
- Makoti ya mvua yanauzwa katika duka hili.Raincoats are sold in this shop.
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