Swahili
mshubiri
m-shoo-BEE-ree
How to say it
Swahilimshubirim-shoo-BEE-reesoon
Englishaloesoon
Frenchaloèssoon
Meaning
the aloe plant, valued for its medicinal sap.
Good to know
variant of msubili.
Examples
- Mshubiri hutumika kutibu vidonda.Aloe is used to treat wounds.
- Bibi alipanda mshubiri bustanini.Grandmother planted aloe in the garden.
- Je, mshubiri huu una manufaa gani?What benefits does this aloe have?
- Maji ya mshubiri ni machungu.Aloe sap is bitter.
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