Swahili
mdengu
um-DEH-ngoo
How to say it
Swahilimdenguum-DEH-ngoosoon
Englishlentil plantsoon
Frenchlentillesoon
Meaning
a lentil plant, valued for its nutritious seeds.
Good to know
Mdengu is often used in soups and stews for added nutrition.
Examples
- Mdengu ni mboga yenye protini.Lentils are a vegetable rich in protein.
- Tuna mdengu katika mlo wetu wa leo.We have lentils in our meal today.
- Mdengu hustawi vizuri wakati wa mvua.The lentil plant thrives well during the rainy season.
- Je, mdengu unahitaji maji mengi?Does the lentil plant need a lot of water?
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