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Swahili

mzizi

m-ZEE-zee

How to say it

Swahilimzizim-ZEE-zeesoon
Englishrootsoon
Frenchracinesoon

Meaning

the underground part of a plant that anchors it and absorbs water and nutrients; a root, often used in cooking and medicine.

Good to know

Mzizi is important for the plant's growth and nourishment.

Examples

  • Mzizi wa mmea huu ni mkubwa.The root of this plant is large.
  • Tunaweza kutumia mzizi katika supu.We can use the root in the soup.
  • Mzizi wa mti huu ni mrefu.The root of this tree is long.
  • Je, mzizi huu unatibu nini?What does this root treat?

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