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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.

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