Swahili
mmea
m-MEH-ah
How to say it
Swahilimmeam-MEH-ahsoon
Englishsproutsoon
Frenchpoussesoon
Meaning
a young plant or sprout; in the plural, plant life or vegetation.
Good to know
sprout, shoot; (pi.) vegetation
Examples
- Mmea huu umeanza kuchipua.This plant has begun to sprout.
- Tulipanda mmea mpya bustanini.We planted a new plant in the garden.
- Mimea mingi hukauka kwa ukosefu wa maji.Many plants wither from lack of water.
- Je, mmea huu unahitaji jua kiasi gani?How much sun does this plant need?
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