Swahili
jozi
JOH-zee
How to say it
SwahilijoziJOH-zeesoon
Englishbananasoon
Frenchbananesoon
Meaning
a species of banana known for having a diuretic effect.
Good to know
(species of banana with diuretic ef- fect)
Examples
- Jozi hupendwa na wagonjwa wa shinikizo la damu kwa athari yake.The jozi banana is favored by blood-pressure patients for its effect.
- Waliuza jozi sokoni pamoja na ndizi nyingine.They sold jozi bananas at the market alongside other varieties.
- Je, jozi ina ladha tofauti na ndizi za kawaida?Does the jozi banana taste different from ordinary bananas?
- Bibi alishauri kula jozi kwa kiasi kidogo tu.Grandmother advised eating only a small amount of jozi.
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