Swahili
mishokishoki
mee-shoh-kee-SHOH-kee
How to say it
Swahilimishokishokimee-shoh-kee-SHOH-keesoon
Englishrambutan treessoon
Frenchramboutanierssoon
Meaning
The rambutan tree, which bears a sweet, hairy-skinned edible fruit.
Good to know
plural of mshokishoki (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Mishokishoki imepandwa pembezoni mwa bustani.Rambutan trees have been planted at the edge of the garden.
- Je, mishokishoki hii itazaa mwaka huu?Will these rambutan trees bear fruit this year?
- Mishokishoki haikustawi vizuri kwenye udongo mkavu.The rambutan trees did not thrive well in dry soil.
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