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Swahili

kishinda

kee-SHEEN-dah

How to say it

Swahilikishindakee-SHEEN-dahsoon
Englishremainder, dregssoon
Frenchreste, liesoon

Meaning

what is left over of something; the sediment or dregs left at the bottom of a drink.

Good to know

remainder, residue; dregs (in a drinking-vessel)

Examples

  • Aliacha kishinda cha chai kikombeni.He left the dregs of the tea in the cup.
  • Kishinda cha unga kilibaki mfukoni.A remainder of the flour was left in the bag.
  • Usinywe kishinda cha kahawa, kina mchanga.Don't drink the dregs of the coffee, they have grounds in them.

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