indimi

Swahili

mayayi

mah-YAH-yee

How to say it

Swahilimayayimah-YAH-yeesoon
Englisheggssoon
Frenchœufssoon

Meaning

The oval reproductive bodies laid by female birds or reptiles.

Good to know

plural of yayi (ji-/ma- class); variant of yai/mayai.

Examples

  • Kuku ametaga mayayi matano.The hen has laid five eggs.
  • Je, mayayi haya ni mapya?Are these eggs fresh?
  • Hakuna mayayi jikoni.There are no eggs in the kitchen.
  • Tutanunua mayayi zaidi sokoni.We will buy more eggs at the market.

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