robo

How to say it

Meaning

a fourth, a quarter of something.

Good to know

fourth, quarter, kasa -. three quarters, saa mbili kasa -. 7:45 o'clock; (also roboo) coll. one shilling

Examples

• Alinunua robo kilo ya sukari.He bought a quarter kilo of sugar.
• Je, saa ni ngapi, robo kwa tatu?What time is it, quarter to three?
• Hakumaliza hata robo ya kazi yake.He did not even finish a quarter of his work.
• Tulikutana saa mbili kasa robo.We met at a quarter to eight.