Swahili
mipito
mee-PEE-toh
How to say it
Swahilimipitomee-PEE-tohsoon
Englishcrossingssoon
Frenchpassagessoon
Meaning
Crossings or passages from one place, state, or stage to another.
Good to know
plural of mpito (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Mipito ya wanyama hupita karibu na mto huu.Animal crossings pass near this river.
- Je, mipito hii ni salama kwa watembea kwa miguu?Are these crossings safe for pedestrians?
- Mipito mingi ilifungwa wakati wa ujenzi wa barabara.Many crossings were closed during the road construction.
- Halmashauri itaweka alama kwenye mipito mipya.The council will place signs at the new crossings.
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