indimi

Swahili

mimea

mee-MEH-ah

How to say it

Swahilimimeamee-MEH-ahsoon
Englishplantssoon
Frenchplantessoon

Meaning

Plant life or vegetation collectively, or young sprouts in general.

Good to know

plural of mmea (m-/mi- class); everyday word for plants/vegetation in general.

Examples

  • Bustani hii ina mimea mingi ya aina tofauti.This garden has many plants of different kinds.
  • Je, mimea hii inahitaji maji kila siku?Do these plants need water every day?
  • Mimea haikustawi kwa sababu ya ukame.The plants did not thrive because of the drought.
  • Wanafunzi watapanda mimea shuleni wiki ijayo.The students will plant plants at school next week.

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