Swahili
kawa
KA-wa
How to say it
SwahilikawaKA-wasoon
Englishmoldsoon
Frenchmoisissuresoon
Meaning
mold, mildew, or blight that forms on damp surfaces.
Good to know
mold, mildew, blight. ^kawa be delayed, tarry, linger, be late, be in arrears, appl
Examples
- Ukuta ulifunikwa na kawa kwa sababu ya unyevu.The wall was covered with mildew because of the dampness.
- Mkate ulioachwa siku nyingi ulipata kawa.The bread left out for many days developed mold.
- Je, kawa hii ni hatari kiafya?Is this mold dangerous to health?
- Walisafisha kawa kutoka kwenye kuta za bafuni.They cleaned the mildew off the bathroom walls.
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