umwagiliaji

How to say it

Meaning

Supplying water to fields and crops by channels, pipes or sprinklers instead of waiting for rain.

Good to know

U class noun from kumwagilia, to water. Kilimo cha umwagiliaji is irrigated farming and skimu ya umwagiliaji an irrigation scheme.

Examples

• Kilimo cha umwagiliaji kinawezesha mavuno mara mbili kwa mwaka.Irrigated farming makes two harvests a year possible.
• Tunahitaji pampu mpya kwa ajili ya umwagiliaji.We need a new pump for irrigation.
• Skimu ya umwagiliaji imejengwa bondeni.An irrigation scheme has been built in the valley.