indimi

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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