indimi

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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