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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