Swahili
achali
a-CHA-li
How to say it
Swahiliachalia-CHA-lisoon
Englishpicklesoon
Frenchpicklessoon
Meaning
a pickle; fruit or vegetables preserved in vinegar, oil, or spices and eaten as a relish.
Good to know
a variant spelling of achari; mango or lemon pickle is served alongside rice dishes on the coast.
Examples
- Nitaongeza achali kidogo kwenye wali.I'll add a little pickle to the rice.
- Achali ya limau ni chachu sana.Lemon pickle is very sour.
- Mama ametengeneza achali ya embe.Mom made mango pickle.
- Je, unapenda achali kali au tamu?Do you like spicy or sweet pickle?
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