Swahili
bamia
ba-MI-a
How to say it
Swahilibamiaba-MI-asoon
Englishokrasoon
Frenchgombosoon
Meaning
okra, a green edible pod also known as lady's fingers.
Good to know
a common vegetable used in soups and stews.
Examples
- Mama alipika bamia kwa nyama.Mom cooked okra with meat.
- Bamia hii ni laini sana.This okra is very tender.
- Sokoni kuna bamia nyingi leo.There is a lot of okra at the market today.
- Sipendi bamia kwa sababu ya ute wake.I don't like okra because of its sliminess.
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