Swahili
makwaju
mah-KWAH-joo
How to say it
Swahilimakwajumah-KWAH-joosoon
Englishtamarindssoon
Frenchtamarinssoon
Meaning
The sour brown fruits that grow in pods on the mkwaju tree, used in cooking and drinks.
Good to know
plural of kwaju (ji-/ma- class); non-human noun, ma-/ya- agreement.
Examples
- Mama alinunua makwaju sokoni.Mother bought tamarinds at the market.
- Je, makwaju haya ni matamu au machungu?Are these tamarinds sweet or sour?
- Makwaju hayakuiva vizuri mwaka huu.The tamarinds did not ripen well this year.
- Tutatengeneza juisi kwa makwaju kesho.We will make juice with tamarinds tomorrow.
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