Swahili
shina
SHI-na
How to say it
SwahilishinaSHI-nasoon
Englishtrunk, root causesoon
Frenchtronc, originesoon
Meaning
the trunk or base of a tree or plant; figuratively, the root or origin of something, such as a problem.
Good to know
Shina is an important part of preparing a garden.
Examples
- Nimechimba shina kubwa.I have dug a large hole.
- Shina ni muhimu kwa kupanda.The hole is important for planting.
- Mti huu una shina kubwa.This tree has a big trunk.
- Je, umepata shina la tatizo?Have you found the root of the problem?
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