Swahili
mtofaha
m-to-FA-ha
How to say it
Swahilimtofaham-to-FA-hasoon
Englishrose applesoon
Frenchjambosesoon
Meaning
the rose apple or Malay apple tree (Syzygium jambos or Syzygium malaccense), known for its fragrant fruit.
Good to know
a variant of mtofaa.
Examples
- Mtofaha ulikuwa umejaa matunda mekundu.The rose-apple tree was laden with red fruit.
- Harufu ya mtofaha ilijaa bustanini.The scent of the rose apple filled the garden.
- Je, tunda la mtofaha ni tamu?Is the rose-apple fruit sweet?
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