Swahili
vyakula
vyah-KOO-lah
How to say it
Swahilivyakulavyah-KOO-lahsoon
Englishfoodssoon
Frenchalimentssoon
Meaning
Substances eaten to sustain life and provide nourishment, foods.
Good to know
plural of chakula (ki-/vi- class, vy- allomorph before a vowel-initial stem).
Examples
- Sokoni kuna vyakula vingi vipya.There are many fresh foods at the market.
- Je, vyakula hivi ni salama kwa watoto?Are these foods safe for children?
- Vyakula havikutosha wageni wote.The foods were not enough for all the guests.
- Mama atapika vyakula vitamu kesho.Mother will cook delicious foods tomorrow.
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