Swahili
mitofaha
mee-toh-FAH-hah
How to say it
Swahilimitofahamee-toh-FAH-hahsoon
Englishrose apple treessoon
Frenchjambosessoon
Meaning
The rose apple or Malay apple tree (Syzygium jambos or Syzygium malaccense), known for its fragrant fruit.
Good to know
Plural of mtofaha (m-/mi- class); botanical term, variant of mtofaa. Rare word.
Examples
- Mitofaha ilipandwa kando ya kisima.Rose apple trees were planted beside the well.
- Je, mitofaha hii inatoa harufu nzuri wakati wa maua?Do these rose apple trees smell nice when they flower?
- Mitofaha hiyo huzaa matunda wakati wa masika.Those rose apple trees bear fruit during the long rains.
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