Swahili
jodari
joh-DAH-ree
How to say it
Swahilijodarijoh-DAH-reesoon
Englishbonitosoon
Frenchbonitesoon
Meaning
a large fish related to tuna, often dried or salted for sale.
Good to know
jodari (kind of dried fish)
Examples
- Wavuvi walivua jodari mkubwa baharini.Fishermen caught a large tuna at sea.
- Jodari mkavu huuzwa masokoni kwa bei nzuri.Dried tuna is sold at markets for a good price.
- Je, unapenda jodari wa kukaanga au wa kuchoma?Do you prefer fried or grilled tuna?
- Waliuza jodari kwa wafanyabiashara wa mjini.They sold the tuna to traders from town.
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