Swahili
visibao
vee-see-BAH-oh
How to say it
Swahilivisibaovee-see-BAH-ohsoon
Englishwaistcoatssoon
Frenchgiletssoon
Meaning
Sleeveless waistcoats or vests worn over a shirt.
Good to know
plural of kisibao (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Wanaume walivaa visibao wakati wa harusi.The men wore waistcoats at the wedding.
- Je, visibao hivi vimeshonwa na nani?Who sewed these waistcoats?
- Visibao hivi si vya sufi.These waistcoats are not made of wool.
- Atavaa visibao wakati wa baridi.He will wear waistcoats during the cold season.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.