indimi

Swahili

moto

MOH-toh

How to say it

SwahilimotoMOH-tohsoon
Englishfiresoon
Frenchfeusoon

Meaning

the process of combustion that produces light and heat, fire, or heat generally.

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fire

Examples

  • Tuliwasha moto kupika chakula.We lit a fire to cook food.
  • Moto ulisambaa haraka msituni.The fire spread quickly through the forest.
  • Je, moto huu unatosha kupika chai?Is this fire enough to make tea?
  • Usiguse sufuria, ina moto.Don't touch the pot, it's hot.

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