mitata

How to say it

Meaning

Ornamental plants also used to make torches; by extension, torches made from this plant.

Good to know

Plural of mtata (m-/mi- class); covers both the plant and the torch made from it.

Examples

• Vijana walipanda mitata kando ya njia.The young men planted ornamental plants along the path.
• Je, mitata hii inaweza kutumika usiku wa sherehe?Can these torches be used on the night of the celebration?
• Mitata hiyo haikuwaka vizuri.Those torches did not burn well.
• Watatengeneza mitata kwa ajili ya msafara wa harusi.They will make torches for the wedding procession.