Swahili
unyasi
oo-NYAH-see
How to say it
Swahiliunyasioo-NYAH-seesoon
Englishgrasssoon
Frenchbrin d'herbesoon
Meaning
grass, or a blade of grass or reed.
Good to know
(blade of) grass, reed
Examples
- Ng'ombe walikula unyasi shambani.The cows ate grass in the field.
- Unyasi ulikauka kwa sababu ya jua kali.The grass dried up because of the strong sun.
- Je, unyasi huu unafaa kwa mifugo?Is this grass suitable for livestock?
- Alikata unyasi mrefu karibu na uzio.He cut the tall grass near the fence.
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