Swahili
vijibanda
vee-jee-BAHN-dah
How to say it
Swahilivijibandavee-jee-BAHN-dahsoon
Englishsmall stallssoon
Frenchpetits kiosquessoon
Meaning
Small stalls, booths, or sheds; a variant of kibanda.
Good to know
plural of kijibanda (ki-/vi- class); variant of vibanda.
Examples
- Wafanyabiashara wadogo waliweka vijibanda kando ya barabara.Small traders set up stalls along the road.
- Vijibanda hivi vinauza matunda na mboga safi.These stalls sell fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Je, halmashauri itabomoa vijibanda hivi?Will the council demolish these stalls?
- Wateja wengi hupenda kununua kwenye vijibanda badala ya maduka makubwa.Many customers prefer to buy from small stalls rather than big shops.
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