tropiki
troh-PEE-kee
How to say it
Swahilitropikitroh-PEE-kee
Englishthe tropics; (ya tropiki) tropical
Frenchles tropiques; (ya tropiki) tropical
Meaning
The hot region of the earth on either side of the equator, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. After ya or za it means tropical.
Good to know
N class noun: nchi za tropiki, tropical countries; tropiki ya Kaprikoni, the Tropic of Capricorn. A loan through English, used in geography.
Examples
- Tanzania iko katika eneo la tropiki.Tanzania lies in the tropics.
- Matunda ya tropiki hustawi katika joto.Tropical fruits grow well in the heat.
- Misitu ya tropiki ina mvua nyingi.Tropical forests get a lot of rain.
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