indimi

Swahili

mkwaju

m-KWAH-joo

How to say it

Swahilimkwajum-KWAH-joosoon
Englishtamarind treesoon
Frenchtamariniersoon

Meaning

the tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica), grown for its sour edible pods.

Good to know

tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica)

Examples

  • Tulipanda mkwaju nyuma ya nyumba.We planted a tamarind tree behind the house.
  • Mkwaju ule una miaka mingi.That tamarind tree is very old.
  • Mama hutumia matunda ya mkwaju kupika supu.Mother uses tamarind fruit to cook soup.
  • Je, mkwaju unastawi kwenye udongo wa aina gani?What kind of soil does the tamarind tree thrive in?

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