Swahili
vipwa
VEE-pwah
How to say it
SwahilivipwaVEE-pwahsoon
Englishtidal flatssoon
Frenchhauts-fondssoon
Meaning
Stretches of shore or seabed left dry when the tide goes out, or shallow sandy areas.
Good to know
plural of kipwa (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Vipwa vinaonekana wakati wa maji kupwa.Tidal flats appear when the tide goes out.
- Je, watoto wanacheza kwenye vipwa?Are the children playing on the tidal flats?
- Vipwa hivi si salama kuogelea.These tidal flats are not safe for swimming.
- Wavuvi watatafuta samaki kwenye vipwa asubuhi.Fishermen will look for fish on the tidal flats in the morning.
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