Swahili
matomoko
ma-toh-MOH-koh
How to say it
Swahilimatomokoma-toh-MOH-kohsoon
Englishcustard applessoon
Frenchpommes cannellesoon
Meaning
Custard apples, fruit from the mtomoko tree.
Good to know
plural of tomoko (ji-/ma- class); regional term, same fruit as topetope.
Examples
- Wafanyabiashara waliuza matomoko sokoni.Traders sold custard apples at the market.
- Je, matomoko haya ni matamu?Are these custard apples sweet?
- Hakuna matomoko msimu huu.There are no custard apples this season.
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