mrihi

How to say it

Meaning

The fourth planet from the sun, known for its red color; also the name of a tree of the dry miombo woodland (Brachystegia).

Good to know

For the planet it is usually written with a capital, and the form Mirihi is more common. For the tree it is M/mi class, plural mirihi; msasa and mriti are other names.

Examples

• Mrihi ni sayari ya nne kutoka jua.Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.
• Wanasayansi wanatafuta maji kwenye Mrihi.Scientists are looking for water on Mars.
• Mti wa mrihi hustawi katika misitu ya miombo.The mrihi tree grows in miombo woodland.