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Swahili

asali

a-SA-li

How to say it

Swahiliasalia-SA-lisoon
Englishhoneysoon
Frenchmielsoon

Meaning

honey, or a sweet syrup.

Good to know

known from the proverb fuata nyuki ukale asali — follow the bee and you will get honey, meaning attach yourself to the right friend.

Examples

  • Nyuki hutengeneza asali.Bees make honey.
  • Fuata nyuki ukale asali.Follow the bee and you will get honey.
  • Asali ya miwa hutumika kutengeneza vitamu.Cane syrup is used to make sweets.
  • Je, unapenda chai na asali?Do you like tea with honey?

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