mtete

How to say it

Meaning

a species of reed (Phragmites communis) that grows near water.

Good to know

also written as utete.

Examples

• Mtete hukua kando ya mto.The reed grows beside the river.
• Walikata mtete kutengeneza mikeka.They cut the reeds to make mats.
• Je, mtete huu unafaa kwa paa la nyumba?Is this reed suitable for a house roof?

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