kibandiko
The Swahili word for "paste" is kibandiko.
kibandiko refers to an adhesive paste.
Meaning: an adhesive paste (noun)
Which one should you use?
While kibandiko is the standard term, gundi is also used to denote paste in informal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form of kibandiko, use vibandiko.
Did you know?
- The term kibandiko is frequently used in digital contexts to refer to a 'sticker' in messaging apps like WhatsApp.
- In some East African contexts, the term kibandiko can be used metaphorically to describe something that is stubbornly attached or a person who clings to another.
- The prefix ki- in kibandiko is a diminutive, which literally suggests a 'small thing that sticks'. When shifted to the plural vibandiko, it describes a collection of small adhesive items.
Examples in context
- Naweza kupata gundi iliyo bora?Can I get the best quality paste?
- Ni nini kinachotumika kubandika karatasi hizo?What is used to stick those papers?
- Tunahitaji kupiga gundi ili kushikilia kipande hiki.We need to paste to hold this piece.
- Kibandiko hiki kina nguvu sana.This paste is very strong.
- Weka kibandiko kwenye karatasi.Put paste on the paper.
Example conversation
Bakari and Fatuma are working on a school project.
- BakariFatuma, uko na kibandiko?Fatuma, do you have some paste?
- FatumaNdiyo, kiko hapa mezani.Yes, it is here on the table.
- BakariAsante, nitumie tafadhali.Thanks, please pass it to me.
- FatumaChukua, Bakari.Take it, Bakari.
