mhindi
MHEE-ndee
How to say it
SwahilimhindiMHEE-ndee
EnglishIndian (person); maize plant
FrenchIndien, Indienne; plant de maïs
Meaning
A person from India or of Indian origin, many of whom have lived in East Africa for generations; in a separate sense, a single maize plant.
Good to know
As a person it is M/wa class, usually with a capital: Mhindi, plural Wahindi. As a plant it is M/mi class, plural mihindi, and its grain is mahindi, maize.
Examples
- Duka hili linamilikiwa na Mhindi mmoja.This shop is owned by an Indian man.
- Wahindi walifika pwani ya Afrika Mashariki zamani.Indians came to the East African coast long ago.
- Kila mhindi shambani una mahindi mawili.Every maize plant in the field has two cobs.
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