vibao

How to say it

Meaning

Small boards or slates, such as those used by schoolchildren for writing, or trays for serving.

Good to know

plural of kibao (ki-/vi- class); small boards, slates, or serving trays.

Examples

• Wanafunzi waliandika hesabu kwenye vibao vyao.The students wrote the sums on their slates.
• Je, vibao hivi vinatumika shuleni bado?Are these slates still used in schools?
• Vibao vya zamani vilikuwa vya mbao.The old slates were made of wood.
• Mhudumu ataleta chakula kwa vibao viwili.The waiter will bring the food on two trays.