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Swahili

mikambaa

mee-kahm-BAH-ah

How to say it

Swahilimikambaamee-kahm-BAH-ahsoon
Englishacacia treessoon
Frenchacaciassoon

Meaning

Acacia trees, a thorny species also known as mkambala.

Good to know

plural of mkambaa (m-/mi- class); also called mkambala.

Examples

  • Mikambaa inaota kwenye nchi kame.Acacia trees grow in dry country.
  • Je, mikambaa ina miiba mikali?Do acacia trees have sharp thorns?
  • Mikambaa haikauki hata wakati wa kiangazi.Acacia trees do not dry up even during the dry season.

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