Swahili
mibuyu
mee-BOO-yoo
How to say it
Swahilimibuyumee-BOO-yoosoon
Englishbaobab treessoon
Frenchbaobabssoon
Meaning
Baobab trees, massive trees with thick trunks that store water.
Good to know
plural of mbuyu (m- class).
Examples
- Mibuyu mikubwa hupatikana kaskazini mwa Tanzania.Large baobab trees are found in northern Tanzania.
- Je, mibuyu hii ina umri wa miaka mingapi?How many years old are these baobab trees?
- Mibuyu haikuathiriwa na ukame wa mwaka huu.The baobab trees were not affected by this year's drought.
- Watalii watapiga picha za mibuyu wakifika kijijini.Tourists will take photos of the baobab trees upon arriving in the village.
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