Swahili · Daily Life
kiti
Chair
Beginnernoun
Definition
A seat with a back for one person; plural viti.
Example
Kuna viti sita mezani.
There are six chairs at the table.
Etymology
'Kiti' derives from the Proto-Bantu word for 'to sit' or 'seat.' It has been consistently used across many Bantu languages to denote seating.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kiti' is commonly found in both spoken and written contexts across East Africa, in both formal and informal settings, and is understood universally in urban and rural areas.