msimu wa mvua
MSEE-moo WAH MVOO-ah
How to say it
Swahilimsimu wa mvuaMSEE-moo WAH MVOO-ah
Englishrainy season
Frenchsaison des pluies
Meaning
The time of year when most rain falls, when farmers plant and roads may flood.
Good to know
The plural is misimu ya mvua. In Tanzania the long rains are masika and the short rains vuli; the dry season is kiangazi.
Examples
- Wakulima wanajiandaa kupanda kabla ya msimu wa mvua.Farmers are getting ready to plant before the rainy season.
- Barabara hii hujaa matope katika msimu wa mvua.This road fills with mud during the rainy season.
- Msimu wa mvua mwaka huu umechelewa kuanza.The rainy season has started late this year.
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