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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