Swahili Word of the Day
kitabu
/ki-TA-bu/ • noun — 22nd of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: a book
Examples
- Nina kitabu kipya cha hadithi.
(I have a new storybook.) - Je, una kitabu chochote cha somo?
(Do you have any textbooks?) - Wanafunzi wanahitaji kusoma kitabu hiki.
(The students need to read this book.)
Synonyms
- mwandiko
- nyandiko
The word 'kitabu' is commonly used in educational and literary contexts when discussing reading material.
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