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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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