kinywaji
kee-NYWAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilikinywajikee-NYWAH-jee
Englishdrink, beverage
Frenchboisson
Meaning
Any liquid made for drinking, such as juice, tea, soda or beer.
Good to know
Plural vinywaji, with ki/vi agreement: kinywaji hiki, vinywaji baridi, soft drinks. It comes from kunywa, to drink.
Examples
- Ungependa kinywaji gani, chai au soda?Which drink would you like, tea or soda?
- Vinywaji baridi vinauzwa hapa.Cold drinks are sold here.
- Juisi ya embe ni kinywaji kitamu.Mango juice is a delicious drink.
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Forms
vinywaji (plural of kinywaji, drink)
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