Swahili
kitoweleo
kee-toh-weh-LEH-oh
How to say it
Swahilikitoweleokee-toh-weh-LEH-ohsoon
Englishside dishsoon
Frenchaccompagnementsoon
Meaning
food eaten alongside a staple, such as vegetables, meat, gravy, or sauce, that adds flavor; a relish or side dish.
Good to know
Common in describing a full meal: staple plus kitoweo.
Examples
- Ugali bila kitoweleo si mlo kamili.Ugali without a relish isn't a complete meal.
- Mama alipika kitoweleo cha samaki kwa wali.Mom cooked a fish relish to go with the rice.
- Je, leo tuna kitoweleo gani cha chakula cha jioni?What relish do we have for dinner today?
- Kitoweleo hicho kilikuwa na viungo vizuri sana.That relish had wonderful spices.
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