maziwa

How to say it

Meaning

the white liquid produced by mammals to feed their young, especially cow's milk used as food or drink.

Good to know

also used for dairy products in general, e.g. "maziwa mgando" (yogurt/curdled milk).

Examples

• Nampa mtoto maziwa kila asubuhi.I give the child milk every morning.
• Je, unapenda maziwa ya moto au baridi?Do you like hot or cold milk?
• Ng'ombe wetu hutoa maziwa mengi.Our cow produces a lot of milk.
• Sikunywa maziwa leo, yamekwisha.I didn't drink milk today, it's finished.

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