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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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