ladha
LAH-dhah
How to say it
SwahililadhaLAH-dhah
Englishtaste, flavor
Frenchgoût, saveur
Meaning
The taste that food or drink has in the mouth, such as sweet, salty or sour; figuratively, the special character that makes something enjoyable.
Good to know
N class noun, the same in singular and plural: ladha tamu, a sweet taste. Kuongeza ladha is to add flavor.
Examples
- Nyanya huongeza ladha kwenye mchuzi.Tomatoes add flavor to the stew.
- Chai hii ina ladha ya tangawizi.This tea tastes of ginger.
- Dawa hii ina ladha chungu sana.This medicine has a very bitter taste.
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