Swahili
vibano
vee-BAH-noh
How to say it
Swahilivibanovee-BAH-nohsoon
Englishtongssoon
Frenchpincesoon
Meaning
Pairs of tongs or pincers, or small clips, used for gripping or holding something.
Good to know
plural of kibano (ki-/vi- class); tongs, pincers, or clips.
Examples
- Fundi alitumia vibano kushika chuma cha moto.The blacksmith used tongs to hold the hot metal.
- Je, vibano hivi vinauzwa dukani?Are these tongs sold in the shop?
- Vibano vichache vilipotea jikoni.A few tongs went missing in the kitchen.
- Atatumia vibano kunyoosha nywele zake kesho.She will use hair clips to straighten her hair tomorrow.
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