upandaji
oo-pah-NDAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliupandajioo-pah-NDAH-jeesoon
Englishplanting; climbing (of mountains)soon
Frenchplantation; escaladesoon
Meaning
The act of planting, especially trees and crops, or of climbing, as in upandaji milima, mountain climbing.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from kupanda, to plant or to climb. Followed by wa: upandaji wa miti, tree planting; upandaji wa mbegu, the sowing of seed.
Examples
- Kampeni ya upandaji miti imeanza wilayani.A tree planting campaign has started in the district.
- Upandaji wa mahindi hufanyika mvua zinapoanza.The planting of maize is done when the rains begin.
- Upandaji milima ni mchezo unaohitaji nguvu.Mountain climbing is a sport that needs strength.
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