Swahili
rutuba
ru-TU-ba
How to say it
Swahilirutubaru-TU-basoon
Englishdampness, fertilitysoon
Frenchhumidité, fertilitésoon
Meaning
dampness or moisture in soil; fertility of the land.
Good to know
dampness, moisture; fertility. ardhi ina rutuba. The soil is fertile
Examples
- Ardhi ina rutuba.The soil is fertile.
- Mvua imeongeza rutuba shambani.The rain has increased the fertility of the field.
- Je, udongo huu una rutuba ya kutosha kwa mahindi?Does this soil have enough fertility for maize?
- Bila mbolea, shamba lilipoteza rutuba yake.Without fertilizer, the field lost its fertility.
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