dhahabu
dhah-HAH-boo
How to say it
Swahilidhahabudhah-HAH-boo
Englishgold
Frenchor
Meaning
A precious yellow metal dug from mines and used for jewelry, coins and savings; also a gold medal in sport.
Good to know
N class, no plural. Mining it is kuchimba dhahabu, and medali ya dhahabu is a gold medal. The old spelling dahabu is also seen.
Examples
- Pete hii imetengenezwa kwa dhahabu.This ring is made of gold.
- Wachimbaji walipata dhahabu nyingi mgodini.The miners found a lot of gold in the mine.
- Mwanariadha wetu alishinda medali ya dhahabu.Our runner won the gold medal.
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