nyama

How to say it

Meaning

the flesh of an animal used as food, meat.

Good to know

commonly paired with the animal, as in 'nyama ya ng'ombe' (beef) or 'nyama ya kuku' (chicken).

Examples

• Tulinunua nyama ya ng'ombe sokoni.We bought beef at the market.
• Sipendi kula nyama nyekundu sana.I don't like eating too much red meat.
• Unapenda nyama ya kuchoma?Do you like grilled meat?
• Mama alipika nyama na viazi jioni hii.Mother cooked meat and potatoes this evening.

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