Kitabu
kee-TAH-boo /ki.ˈtɑ.bu/
"Kitabu" is Sheng for book.
Meaning
- noun book. A book, notebook or textbook. Plural 'vitabu'.
Examples
- Nimesahau kitabu changu nyumbani. I left my book at home.
- Kitabu hiki ni kizuri kusoma. This book is good to read.
See Kitabu used in other entries
- Ninasoma kitabu cha historia.I'm reading a history book.From Kusoma
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Arabic 'kitab' via Swahili.
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Kitabu
What does Kitabu mean in Sheng?
"Kitabu" is Sheng for book. A book, notebook or textbook. Plural 'vitabu'.
How do you use Kitabu in a sentence?
"Nimesahau kitabu changu nyumbani." means "I left my book at home."
How do you pronounce Kitabu?
Say it kee-TAH-boo (/ki.ˈtɑ.bu/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kitabu come from?
Arabic 'kitab' via Swahili.
Share or improve this entry
To quote this page: “Kitabu.” Shengwords Sheng Dictionary, updated 2026-11-10. https://shengwords.co.ke/word/kitabu (accessed 2026-11-10).