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Swahili

vinamassi

vee-nah-MAHS-see

How to say it

Swahilivinamassivee-nah-MAHS-seesoon
Englishswampssoon
Frenchmarécagessoon

Meaning

Swamps or marshy areas, low-lying land that is permanently or seasonally waterlogged.

Good to know

plural of kinamassi (ki-/vi- class).

Examples

  • Vinamassi vingi hupatikana karibu na mto.Many swamps are found near the river.
  • Je, vinamassi hivi ni hatari kwa magari?Are these swamps dangerous for cars?
  • Vinamassi hivyo havifai kwa kilimo.Those swamps are not suitable for farming.
  • Mvua ikiendelea, vinamassi vitaongezeka.If the rain continues, the swamps will increase.

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