Swahili
mea
ME-a
How to say it
SwahilimeaME-asoon
Englishto sproutsoon
Frenchgermersoon
Meaning
to sprout, germinate, or grow, as of a plant, hair, or fingernails.
Good to know
verb; e.g. nywele zimemea, hair has grown.
Examples
- Mbegu zilianza kumea baada ya mvua.The seeds began to sprout after the rain.
- Je, nywele zako zimemea haraka?Has your hair grown quickly?
- Mche huu haujamea vizuri.This seedling hasn't grown well.
- Kucha zake zitamea tena wiki chache.His nails will grow back in a few weeks.
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