Swahili
mkakaya
mka-KA-ya
How to say it
Swahilimkakayamka-KA-yasoon
Englishflame treesoon
Frenchflamboyantsoon
Meaning
the royal poinciana or flame tree, known for its brilliant red-orange flowers.
Good to know
a popular ornamental shade tree, valued for its striking blossoms.
Examples
- Mkakaya ulichanua maua mekundu barabarani.The flame tree bloomed with red flowers along the street.
- Je, mkakaya huu ulipandwa lini?When was this flame tree planted?
- Tulipumzika chini ya kivuli cha mkakaya.We rested under the shade of the flame tree.
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