zama za kati

How to say it

Meaning

The period of European history between the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century and the fifteenth century. It is also used for the middle period of other histories.

Good to know

Zama means era or times: zama za kale, ancient times; zama za kati, the Middle Ages; zama za sasa, modern times. Often capitalized as Zama za Kati.

Examples

• Majumba haya ya mawe yalijengwa katika zama za kati.These stone buildings were built in the Middle Ages.
• Wanafunzi wanasoma historia ya zama za kati darasani.The students are studying the history of the Middle Ages in class.
• Katika zama za kati, wafalme walitawala sehemu kubwa ya Ulaya.In the Middle Ages, kings ruled a large part of Europe.