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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