Swahili
viatu
vee-AH-too
How to say it
Swahiliviatuvee-AH-toosoon
Englishshoessoon
Frenchchaussuressoon
Meaning
Shoes or sandals, coverings for the foot.
Good to know
plural of kiatu (ki-/vi- class); shoes or sandals.
Examples
- Ananunua viatu vipya kila mwaka.He buys new shoes every year.
- Je, viatu hivi ni vya ngozi?Are these shoes made of leather?
- Viatu vyake havikumtosha tena.His shoes no longer fit him.
- Atavaa viatu vyeusi kwenye mahafali.He will wear black shoes at the graduation.
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