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Swahili

rishai

ree-SHAH-ee

How to say it

Swahilirishairee-SHAH-eesoon
Englishto be wetsoon
Frenchêtre mouillésoon

Meaning

to be wet, damp, or moist; to exude moisture or perspiration.

Good to know

be wet/damp/moist; exude (moisture, perspiration)

Examples

  • Nguo zake zilirishai kwa jasho.His clothes were damp with sweat.
  • Je, ukuta huu unarishai kwa sababu ya mvua?Is this wall damp because of the rain?
  • Sakafu haikurishai baada ya kukauka.The floor was not damp after it dried.
  • Uso wake ulirishai baada ya kukimbia mbio ndefu.His face was moist after running a long race.

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