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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