indimi

Swahili

uvuno

oo-VOO-noh

How to say it

Swahiliuvunooo-VOO-nohsoon
Englishharvestsoon
Frenchrécoltesoon

Meaning

the harvest; the act of reaping or gathering crops.

Good to know

(us. mavuno) reaping, gathering, picking, harvesting; (fig.) make a profit

Examples

  • Uvuno wa mwaka huu ulikuwa mzuri.This year's harvest was good.
  • Wakulima wanashughulika na uvuno wa mahindi.The farmers are busy with the maize harvest.
  • Je, uvuno utaanza wiki hii?Will the harvest begin this week?
  • Familia nzima ilishiriki katika uvuno.The whole family took part in the harvest.

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