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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