Jifunze Kiswahili

“kibao cha shule”

Meaning in English “Kibao cha shule” means “school signboard” or “school sign” in English.It refers to the wooden or metal board placed at the entrance of a school that displays the school’s name, motto, logo, and sometimes location or ownership.

Origin of the Phrase The phrase comes from Swahili:Kibao = a small board, sign, or plank (from Bantu root -bao, meaning a flat piece of wood).Cha = “of” (a possessive connector).Shule = “school” (a borrowed word from German Schule or English school).So, kibao cha shule literally means “the board of the school.”

Examples of How to Use It in a Sentence1. Kiswahili: Kibao cha shule yetu kimewekwa karibu na barabara kuu.English: The signboard of our school has been placed near the main road.2. Kiswahili: Wanafunzi walichora picha nzuri kwenye kibao cha shule.English: The students painted a nice picture on the school signboard.3. Kiswahili: Kibao cha shule kimechakaa, kinahitaji kupakwa rangi tena.English: The school signboard is worn out; it needs to be repainted.