uoto
oo-OH-toh
How to say it
Swahiliuotooo-OH-toh
Englishvegetation, plant cover
Frenchvégétation, couvert végétal
Meaning
The plants that cover an area of land, such as forest, grass and bushes, taken together. Uoto wa asili is the natural vegetation of a place.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from kuota, to grow. It is used in geography and conservation: kulinda uoto wa asili, to protect natural vegetation; uoto wa savana, savanna vegetation.
Examples
- Ukataji miti unaharibu uoto wa asili.Tree cutting destroys the natural vegetation.
- Eneo hili lina uoto mnene wa misitu.This area has thick forest cover.
- Uoto wa jangwani ni wa miiba na vichaka.Desert vegetation is made up of thorns and shrubs.
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