mtembo

How to say it

Meaning

a bud or shoot suitable for planting.

Good to know

bud, shoot (for planting); med. fistula (usually a crack in the sole of the foot caused by yaws); (rare) scar. ^mteini, mtema (wa-) one who cuts, wood- cutter, carver

Examples

• Mkulima alipanda mtembo wa muhogo.The farmer planted a cassava shoot.
• Mtembo ule ulianza kuota majani.That shoot began to sprout leaves.
• Je, mtembo huu ni tayari kupandwa?Is this shoot ready to be planted?