Swahili
mlandawa
um-la-NDA-wa
How to say it
Swahilimlandawaum-la-NDA-wasoon
Englishbanyan treesoon
Frenchbaniansoon
Meaning
a large banyan tree, notable for its extensive aerial roots and wide canopy of shade.
Good to know
Used in discussions about large trees and their significance.
Examples
- Mlandawa ni mti mkubwa sana.The banyan tree is very large.
- Watoto wanacheza chini ya mlandawa.The children play under the banyan tree.
- Wazee walikaa chini ya mlandawa kuzungumza.The elders sat under the banyan tree to talk.
- Je, mlandawa ule una mizizi mingapi?How many roots does that banyan tree have?
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