Swahili
ng'ang'anaa
ng'a-ng'a-NAA
How to say it
Swahiling'ang'anaang'a-ng'a-NAAsoon
Englishto dry out, withersoon
Frenchse dessécher, se fanersoon
Meaning
to become dry and hard from the sun's heat, or to wilt and wither.
Good to know
become dry/hard (from the effects of the sun); wilt, wither
Examples
- Udongo uliganda na kung'ang'anaa kwa jua kali.The soil dried and hardened in the fierce sun.
- Maua yataang'ang'anaa yasipomwagiliwa.The flowers will wither if they are not watered.
- Ngozi ya ng'ombe ilining'ang'anaa ilipoachwa juani.The cowhide became hard and dry when left in the sun.
- Majani yalianza kung'ang'anaa kutokana na ukame.The leaves began to wilt because of the drought.
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