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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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