Swahili
chakula
chah-KOO-lah
How to say it
Swahilichakulachah-KOO-lahsoon
Englishfoodsoon
Frenchnourrituresoon
Meaning
any substance eaten to sustain life and provide nourishment, food.
Good to know
food
Examples
- Chakula kimeisha jikoni.The food has run out in the kitchen.
- Tunahitaji chakula bora kwa afya njema.We need good food for good health.
- Je, umeshapika chakula cha jioni?Have you already cooked dinner?
- Watoto hawakupenda chakula kile.The children didn't like that food.