unyevu
oo-NYEH-voo
How to say it
Swahiliunyevuoo-NYEH-voosoon
Englishmoisture, dampness, humiditysoon
Frenchhumidité
Meaning
A small amount of water in the air, the soil or a material that makes it damp.
Good to know
U class noun without a plural. Unyevunyevu is used the same way; udongo wenye unyevu is moist soil.
Examples
- Mbegu huota vizuri kwenye udongo wenye unyevu.Seeds sprout well in moist soil.
- Unyevu mwingi hewani hufanya joto lionekane kali.High humidity makes the heat feel stronger.
- Hifadhi unga mahali pasipo na unyevu.Store flour in a place without damp.
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