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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