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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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