vitambo

How to say it

Meaning

Short periods of time, moments; also short distances or school terms.

Good to know

plural of kitambo (ki-/vi- class).

Examples

• Tulisubiri vitambo vichache kabla ya basi kufika.We waited a few moments before the bus arrived.
• Je, umepata vitambo vya kupumzika leo?Have you had moments to rest today?
• Hakupata vitambo vya kutosha vya kusoma.He did not get enough time to study.
• Baada ya likizo, vitambo vitatu vitatengwa kwa mapumziko.After the holiday, three periods will be set aside for rest.