Swahili
lafu
LAH-foo
How to say it
SwahililafuLAH-foosoon
Englishjasmine flowersoon
Frenchfleur de jasmin sauvagesoon
Meaning
the fragrant flower of the wild jasmine plant, known for its sweet scent.
Good to know
Lafu flowers bloom in the warmer months.
Examples
- Lafu ina harufu nzuri sana.The jasmine has a very nice fragrance.
- Maua ya lafu yanapendeza sana.The lafu flowers are very beautiful.
- Harufu ya lafu ilijaa bustanini.The scent of wild jasmine filled the garden.
- Je, unapenda harufu ya lafu?Do you like the scent of wild jasmine?
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