iiu

How to say it

Meaning

ash, the fine grey powder left after burning; a variant of jivu.

Good to know

see jivu

Examples

• Alitupa iiu nje ya nyumba.She threw the ash outside the house.
• Iiu ya moto bado ilikuwa na joto.The ash from the fire was still warm.
• Watu wengine hutumia iiu kusafisha meno.Some people use ash to clean their teeth.
• Upepo ulipeperusha iiu angani.The wind blew the ash into the air.