Swahili
kiangazi
ki-a-NGA-zi
How to say it
Swahilikiangaziki-a-NGA-zisoon
Englishdry seasonsoon
Frenchsaison sèchesoon
Meaning
the dry season, the hot part of the year with little rain.
Good to know
contrasted with masika, the rainy season.
Examples
- Kiangazi mwaka huu kilikuwa kikali sana.This year's dry season was very harsh.
- Wakulima wanasubiri kiangazi kiishe ili wapande mazao.Farmers are waiting for the dry season to end so they can plant crops.
- Je, mvua hunyesha kabisa wakati wa kiangazi?Does it rain at all during the dry season?
- Watu wengi husafiri kwenda pwani wakati wa kiangazi.Many people travel to the coast during the dry season.
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