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Swahili

vigodo

vee-GOH-doh

How to say it

Swahilivigodovee-GOH-dohsoon
Englishrice cakessoon
Frenchgâteaux de rizsoon

Meaning

Sweet confections made from rice flour, sugar, and grated coconut.

Good to know

plural of kigodo (ki-/vi- class); a coastal delicacy.

Examples

  • Bibi alioka vigodo vitamu kwa sherehe ya Idd.Grandmother baked delicious rice cakes for the Eid celebration.
  • Vigodo hivi vinaonja tamu kwa sababu ya nazi na sukari.These rice cakes taste sweet because of the coconut and sugar.
  • Je, vigodo vinapatikana kwenye soko la Mombasa?Are rice cakes available at the Mombasa market?
  • Watoto watafurahi tukiwaletea vigodo baada ya shule.The children will be happy if we bring them rice cakes after school.

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