mdila

How to say it

Meaning

a traditional coffeepot, also called dele.

Good to know

mi- class (things); mdila is also known as dele, used for brewing and serving Swahili coffee, kahawa.

Examples

• Mama alitengeneza kahawa kwenye mdila.Mother made coffee in the coffeepot.
• Je, mdila huu ni wa shaba?Is this coffeepot made of copper?
• Hatuna mdila mzuri wa kutumia leo.We do not have a good coffeepot to use today.
• Watanunua mdila mpya sokoni.They will buy a new coffeepot at the market.