Swahili
mpira
um-PEE-rah
How to say it
Swahilimpiraum-PEE-rahsoon
Englishrubber treesoon
Frencharbre à caoutchoucsoon
Meaning
a tropical tree that produces latex used to make rubber; the word is also commonly used for rubber itself or for a ball.
Good to know
Commonly mentioned in discussions about plants or materials.
Examples
- Mpira ni mti muhimu kwa ajili ya uzalishaji wa latex.The rubber tree is important for latex production.
- Tulipanda mpira katika shamba letu.We planted a rubber tree in our farm.
- Mkulima alipanda mpira shambani mwake.The farmer planted a rubber tree on his farm.
- Je, mpira huu hutoa mpira mzuri?Does this tree produce good rubber?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.