maliasili
mah-lee-ah-SEE-lee
How to say it
Swahilimaliasilimah-lee-ah-SEE-leesoon
Englishnatural resourcessoon
Frenchressources naturellessoon
Meaning
The wealth that comes from nature, such as forests, wildlife, minerals, water and land.
Good to know
Formed from mali, wealth, and asili, nature; used as a plural. Wizara ya Maliasili na Utalii is the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.
Examples
- Nchi yetu ina maliasili nyingi kama madini na misitu.Our country has many natural resources such as minerals and forests.
- Tunapaswa kutunza maliasili kwa ajili ya vizazi vijavyo.We must look after natural resources for future generations.
- Wizara ya maliasili imepiga marufuku ukataji wa miti.The ministry of natural resources has banned tree cutting.
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