Swahili
mndimu
um-NDEE-moo
How to say it
Swahilimndimuum-NDEE-moosoon
Englishlime treesoon
Frenchlimettiersoon
Meaning
a small citrus tree bearing limes (Citrus aurantifolia).
Good to know
Variant of mdimu; noun class 3/4 (m-/mi-), mindimu in plural.
Examples
- Tulipanda mndimu bustanini.We planted a lime tree in the garden.
- Je, mndimu huu una matunda mengi?Does this lime tree have a lot of fruit?
- Mndimu haukustawi kwa sababu ya ukame.The lime tree did not thrive because of the drought.
- Tutachuma ndimu kutoka kwa mndimu kesho.We will pick limes from the lime tree tomorrow.
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