Swahili
jandala
jahn-DAH-lah
How to say it
Swahilijandalajahn-DAH-lahsoon
Englishleftoverssoon
Frenchrestessoon
Meaning
leftover food remaining after a meal.
Good to know
leaving, leftover (after a meal). jandaru Qnd.l
Examples
- Watoto walikula jandala la chakula cha jana.The children ate the leftovers from yesterday's food.
- Usitupe jandala, tutalila kesho.Don't throw away the leftovers, we'll eat them tomorrow.
- Je, kuna jandala lolote la wali wa jioni?Are there any leftovers from the evening rice?
- Mbwa aliokota jandala lililotupwa nje.The dog picked up the leftovers thrown outside.
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