Swahili
msandali
um-sa-NDA-lee
How to say it
Swahilimsandalium-sa-NDA-leesoon
Englishsandalwoodsoon
Frenchsantalsoon
Meaning
a fragrant tree valued for its aromatic wood, used to make perfume, incense, and oil.
Good to know
Msandali trees are prized for their aromatic qualities.
Examples
- Msandali ni mti mzuri sana.Sandalwood is a very beautiful tree.
- Tuna mafuta ya msandali hapa.We have sandalwood oil here.
- Mafuta ya msandali yananukia vizuri.Sandalwood oil smells good.
- Je, msandali hukua wapi hasa?Where exactly does sandalwood grow?
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