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Swahili

njaanjaa

NJAA-njaa

How to say it

SwahilinjaanjaaNJAA-njaasoon
Englishreed grasssoon
Frenchroseausoon

Meaning

a type of grass or reed, commonly used for weaving mats and other crafts.

Good to know

Njaanjaa is commonly found near water sources.

Examples

  • Njaanjaa inapatikana mtoni.Papyrus grass is found by the river.
  • Tunatumia njaanjaa kutengeneza zana.We use papyrus grass to make tools.
  • Alikusanya njaanjaa mtoni.She gathered reed grass by the river.
  • Je, mkeka huu ni wa njaanjaa?Is this mat made of reed grass?

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