Swahili
mishubiri
mee-shoo-BEE-ree
How to say it
Swahilimishubirimee-shoo-BEE-reesoon
Englishaloe plantssoon
Frenchaloèssoon
Meaning
The aloe plant, valued for its medicinal sap.
Good to know
plural of mshubiri (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Mishubiri inaotea kwenye maeneo kame.Aloe plants grow in dry areas.
- Je, mishubiri hii inatumika kutibu nini?What are these aloe plants used to treat?
- Mishubiri haikuathiriwa na jua kali.The aloe plants were not harmed by the strong sun.
- Mama atavuna mishubiri kwa ajili ya dawa.Mother will harvest aloe plants for medicine.
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