Swahili
andazi
an-DA-zi
How to say it
Swahiliandazian-DA-zisoon
Englishpastrysoon
Frenchbeignetsoon
Meaning
a fried sweet pastry, similar to a doughnut, popular as breakfast food or a snack.
Good to know
a well-known everyday food; usually appears in the plural maandazi.
Examples
- Nilinunua andazi mawili asubuhi.I bought two doughnuts this morning.
- Mama anaoka andazi kila Jumapili.Mom fries andazi every Sunday.
- Andazi hili ni tamu sana.This andazi is very sweet.
- Tunapenda kula chai na andazi.We like to eat tea with andazi.
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