jani

How to say it

Meaning

a leaf, or in the plural, grass and foliage in general.

Good to know

the plural majani is the everyday word for grass, tea leaves, and greenery.

Examples

• Jani moja lilianguka kutoka mtini.One leaf fell from the tree.
• Ng'ombe walikula majani mengi shambani.The cows ate a lot of grass in the field.
• Je, majani ya chai yamekaushwa vizuri?Have the tea leaves been dried properly?
• Upepo ulipeperusha majani yaliyoanguka.The wind scattered the fallen leaves.

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