Swahili · Travel & Places
barabara
Road; street
Beginnernoun
Definition
A road for vehicles and people.
Example
Nyumba yetu iko barabara tulivu.
Our house is on a quiet road.
Etymology
'Barabara' is derived from the Arabic word 'برّ’ (barr), meaning land, and has evolved in Swahili to refer to roads or streets as infrastructure developed in the region.
How & Where It’s Used
'Barabara' is used in both formal and informal contexts to describe roads and is common in spoken and written forms, especially in discussions about infrastructure and travel.