vibaba

How to say it

Meaning

Traditional units of measure for grain or liquid, each equal to roughly half a liter.

Good to know

plural of kibaba (ki-/vi- class); traditional units of measure, about half a liter each.

Examples

• Mama alinunua vibaba vitatu vya mchele.Mother bought three kibabas of rice.
• Je, vibaba hivi vinauzwa kwa bei gani?How much do these kibabas sell for?
• Vibaba vilivyobaki havikutosha familia nzima.The remaining kibabas were not enough for the whole family.
• Mchuuzi ataongeza vibaba vya mahindi sokoni.The vendor will add kibabas of maize at the market.