Swahili
myugwa
MYOO-gwah
How to say it
SwahilimyugwaMYOO-gwahsoon
Englishtarosoon
Frenchtarosoon
Meaning
a taro plant, grown for its starchy edible roots.
Good to know
Myugwa is a staple food in many communities.
Examples
- Myugwa ni chakula muhimu hapa.Taro is an important food here.
- Nilinunua myugwa sokoni.I bought taro at the market.
- Tulipanda myugwa shambani.We planted taro in the field.
- Je, myugwa huu umeiva?Is this taro ripe?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.