Swahili
menya
ME-nya
How to say it
SwahilimenyaME-nyasoon
Englishto peelsoon
Frenchépluchersoon
Meaning
to peel, husk, or shell something, such as cassava, potatoes, or rice.
Good to know
verb; menya muhogo means to peel cassava.
Examples
- Mama alimenya viazi jikoni.Mother peeled the potatoes in the kitchen.
- Je, umemenya muhogo wote?Have you peeled all the cassava?
- Sikumenya mpunga kwa mkono.I didn't husk the rice by hand.
- Watamenya nazi kesho asubuhi.They will husk the coconuts tomorrow morning.
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