Swahili
kionjo
ki-ON-jo
How to say it
Swahilikionjoki-ON-josoon
Englishtastesoon
Frenchgoûtsoon
Meaning
a taste or sample, especially of food.
Good to know
related to kuonja, to taste.
Examples
- Alitupa kionjo cha mchuzi kabla ya kutumikia.She gave us a taste of the sauce before serving it.
- Je, unataka kionjo cha keki hii?Would you like a sample of this cake?
- Mpishi alitoa kionjo bila malipo dukani.The chef offered a free sample at the shop.
- Kionjo hicho kilinifanya nitake zaidi.That taste made me want more.
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