kirutubisho

How to say it

Meaning

A substance in food that the body needs to live, grow and stay healthy, such as protein, vitamins and minerals. It is also used for what plants take from the soil.

Good to know

Ki/vi class: plural virutubisho, the more common form: vyakula vyenye virutubisho, nutritious foods. From kurutubisha, to nourish or fertilize.

Examples

• Maziwa yana kirutubisho muhimu kiitwacho kalsiamu.Milk has an important nutrient called calcium.
• Mboga za majani zina virutubisho vingi.Leafy vegetables have many nutrients.
• Udongo huu umepoteza virutubisho kwa kulimwa kila mwaka.This soil has lost its nutrients from being farmed every year.