majivu

How to say it

Meaning

ashes, the powdery residue left after something burns.

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pi. ashes

Examples

• Alizika moto kwa majivu.He buried the fire under ashes.
• Majivu yalienea sakafuni.Ashes spread across the floor.
• Watu wa kale walipaka majivu mwilini kwa maombolezo.In the past, people smeared ashes on their bodies in mourning.
• Usiguse majivu, bado ni moto.Don't touch the ashes, they are still hot.

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