Swahili
mdalasini
m-da-la-SI-ni
How to say it
Swahilimdalasinim-da-la-SI-nisoon
Englishcinnamon tree, cinnamonsoon
Frenchcannelier, cannellesoon
Meaning
the cinnamon tree, or the aromatic spice made from its bark.
Good to know
widely used in Swahili cooking and spice blends, e.g. in pilau and chai.
Examples
- Mama aliweka mdalasini kwenye chai.Mother put cinnamon in the tea.
- Je, unapenda ladha ya mdalasini kwenye pilau?Do you like the taste of cinnamon in pilau?
- Sina mdalasini nyumbani leo.I don't have cinnamon at home today.
- Wafanyabiashara wataleta mdalasini kutoka Zanzibar.The traders will bring cinnamon from Zanzibar.
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