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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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