indimi

Swahili

kivunde

kee-VOON-deh

How to say it

Swahilikivundekee-VOON-dehsoon
Englishfermentedsoon
Frenchfermentésoon

Meaning

fermented, especially manioc meal that has begun to ferment.

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used in the phrase ugali wa kivunde, porridge made from manioc flour that has started to ferment.

Examples

  • Ugali wa kivunde una harufu kali.Fermented manioc porridge has a strong smell.
  • Mama alipika unga wa kivunde kwa chakula cha jioni.Mother cooked fermented manioc flour for dinner.
  • Je, unga huu ni wa kivunde?Is this flour fermented?
  • Watu wengine hawapendi ladha ya kivunde.Some people don't like the taste of fermented manioc.

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