Swahili
milandawa
mee-lah-NDAH-wah
How to say it
Swahilimilandawamee-lah-NDAH-wahsoon
Englishbanyan treessoon
Frenchbanianssoon
Meaning
Large banyan trees, notable for their extensive aerial roots and wide canopies of shade.
Good to know
plural of mlandawa (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Milandawa hii imesimama karibu na kijiji tangu enzi za babu zetu.These banyan trees have stood near the village since our grandfathers' time.
- Je, milandawa mikubwa hukua wapi zaidi?Where do large banyan trees grow the most?
- Milandawa si miti ya kupanda kwenye bustani ndogo.Banyan trees are not trees to plant in a small garden.
- Wanakijiji watapanda milandawa mipya kando ya barabara.The villagers will plant new banyan trees along the road.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.