Swahili · Daily Life
kitanda
Bed
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of furniture for sleeping.
Example
Ninaenda kitandani kabla ya saa sita usiku.
I go to bed before midnight.
Etymology
'Kitanda' comes from the Proto-Bantu root related to bedding or resting places. It has evolved in Swahili to specifically refer to beds.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kitanda' is a commonly used term in both spoken and written contexts, typically in informal settings. It has less regional variation, as it is understood broadly.