Swahili
mchungwa
um-CHOO-ngwah
How to say it
Swahilimchungwaum-CHOO-ngwahsoon
Englishorange treesoon
Frenchorangersoon
Meaning
an orange tree, known for its sweet fruit.
Good to know
Used when discussing fruits or gardening.
Examples
- Mchungwa unatoa matunda tamu sana.The orange tree produces very sweet fruits.
- Ninapanda mchungwa katika bustani yangu.I plant an orange tree in my garden.
- Mchungwa una machungwa mengi mwaka huu.The orange tree has many oranges this year.
- Je, mchungwa ulipandwa lini?When was the orange tree planted?
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