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Swahili

kisibiti

kee-see-BEE-tee

How to say it

Swahilikisibitikee-see-BEE-teesoon
Englishcuminsoon
Frenchcuminsoon

Meaning

cumin or caraway seeds, used as a spice.

Good to know

Culinary term.

Examples

  • Mama aliweka kisibiti kwenye supu.Mom put cumin in the soup.
  • Harufu ya kisibiti ilijaa jikoni.The smell of cumin filled the kitchen.
  • Je, unatumia kisibiti kupika pilau?Do you use cumin to cook pilau?

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