Swahili
mshokishoki
m-sho-kee-SHO-kee
How to say it
Swahilimshokishokim-sho-kee-SHO-keesoon
Englishrambutan treesoon
Frenchramboutaniersoon
Meaning
the rambutan tree, which bears a sweet, hairy-skinned edible fruit.
Good to know
mshokishoki (kind of tree bearing edible fruit, Nephelium lappaceum)
Examples
- Mshokishoki huzaa matunda matamu.The rambutan tree produces sweet fruit.
- Tulinunua matunda ya mshokishoki sokoni.We bought rambutan fruit at the market.
- Je, umewahi kuonja mshokishoki?Have you ever tasted rambutan?
- Mshokishoki hustawi maeneo yenye unyevu.The rambutan tree thrives in humid areas.
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