Swahili
mtubwi
m-TUB-wi
How to say it
Swahilimtubwim-TUB-wisoon
Englishyamsoon
Frenchignamesoon
Meaning
an edible starchy tuber, a yam.
Good to know
yam
Examples
- Mkulima alivuna mtubwi shambani.The farmer harvested yams in the field.
- Mama alichemsha mtubwi kwa chakula cha jioni.Mother boiled yam for dinner.
- Je, mtubwi huu ni mtamu?Is this yam sweet?
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