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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.

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