madini

How to say it

Meaning

Valuable substances dug from the earth, such as gold, diamonds and gemstones; in food and health, the minerals the body needs, such as iron.

Good to know

A ma- noun used in the plural (madini haya). Wizara ya Madini is the Ministry of Minerals, and wachimbaji wa madini are miners; madini ya chuma is iron.

Examples

• Tanzania ina madini mengi kama dhahabu na almasi.Tanzania has many minerals such as gold and diamonds.
• Wachimbaji wadogo wa madini wanaomba mikopo.Small scale miners are asking for loans.
• Mboga za majani zina madini muhimu kwa mwili.Green vegetables contain minerals the body needs.

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maadini