Swahili
harita
hah-REE-tah
How to say it
Swahiliharitahah-REE-tahsoon
Englishsoapberry seedssoon
Frenchgraines de savonniersoon
Meaning
the seeds of the soapberry tree, often strung as beads or used in traditional crafts.
Good to know
Mentioned in discussions about natural materials or crafts.
Examples
- Harita hutumiwa kutengeneza sabuni ya asili.Soapberry seeds are used to make natural soap.
- Alihamasisha watoto kutumia harita katika kazi zao za mikono.He encouraged the children to use soapberry seeds in their crafts.
- Bibi alitengeneza mkufu kwa harita.Grandmother made a necklace from soapberry seeds.
- Je, harita hizi zinapatikana wapi?Where are these soapberry seeds found?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.