Swahili
mbata
MBA-ta
How to say it
SwahilimbataMBA-tasoon
Englishripe coconutsoon
Frenchnoix de coco mûresoon
Meaning
a fully ripe, mature coconut.
Good to know
distinguishes a mature dry coconut from a young green one ("dafu").
Examples
- Tulichukua mbata kutoka kwenye mnazi.We picked a ripe coconut from the coconut tree.
- Mbata hutumika kukamua mafuta.Ripe coconuts are used to press oil.
- Bibi alimenya mbata kwa ajili ya mchuzi.Grandma peeled a ripe coconut for the sauce.
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