Signs

1. Baalumi

   Men

   Usage

   A word for men as a group; a clue when reading a sign or door meant for men

   Grammar Note

   A class 2 plural (prefix ba-); the singular is "mwaalumi" (man, husband). The long vowel aa is written

2. Bamakaintu

   Women

   Usage

   A word for women as a group; a clue when reading a sign or door meant for women

   Grammar Note

   A class 2 plural (prefix ba-); the singular is "mukaintu" (woman)

3. Ntenda

   Danger

   Usage

   Danger or harm; a word for warning of something unsafe

   Grammar Note

   A class 5 noun. It also means harm or damage

4. Matoilete

   Toilet

   Usage

   A toilet; a word taken from English and used in a plural form

   Grammar Note

   A loanword from English toilet with the class 6 plural prefix ma-. "Cimbuzi" (latrine) is also a word for it. Native review recommended

5. Cimbuzi

   Latrine

   Usage

   A latrine, a toilet without a flush; an alternative word when asking for the toilet

   Grammar Note

   A class 7 noun (prefix ci-). Attested in dictionary only; native review recommended

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