Swahili
kivunde
kee-VOON-deh
How to say it
Swahilikivundekee-VOON-dehsoon
Englishfermentedsoon
Frenchfermentésoon
Meaning
fermented, especially manioc meal that has begun to ferment.
Good to know
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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