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Swahili

vizibau

vee-zee-BAH-oo

How to say it

Swahilivizibauvee-zee-BAH-oosoon
Englishwaistcoatssoon
Frenchgiletssoon

Meaning

Waistcoats or sleeveless jackets worn over a shirt.

Good to know

plural of kizibau (ki-/vi- class); a variant spelling of kizibao/vizibao.

Examples

  • Wanaume walivaa vizibau kwenye harusi.The men wore waistcoats at the wedding.
  • Je, vizibau hivi ni vya ngozi?Are these waistcoats made of leather?
  • Vizibau havikupatikana dukani.The waistcoats were not available at the shop.

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