nili

How to say it

Meaning

a deep blue dye obtained from the indigo plant, or the plant itself.

Good to know

indigo. Inina liter, mother. ^nina aux. v. 1st pers. sing. I have

Examples

• Vazi hilo lilipakwa rangi ya nili.That garment was dyed indigo.
• Wakulima walilima nili kwa ajili ya soko la nje.Farmers grew indigo for the export market.
• Rangi ya nili ilitumika kutia rangi vitambaa.Indigo dye was used to color the fabrics.
• Nili ni mmea unaotoa rangi ya buluu iliyokoza.Indigo is a plant that produces a deep blue color.