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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