yasmini
yah-SMEE-nee
How to say it
Swahiliyasminiyah-SMEE-nee
Englishjasmine
Frenchjasmin
Meaning
A climbing shrub with small white, sweet smelling flowers, grown in gardens and used for wedding garlands and perfume.
Good to know
N class noun, the same in singular and plural; also spelled jasmini. Maua ya yasmini are jasmine flowers, and Yasmini is also a woman's name.
Examples
- Bibi harusi alivaa shada la maua ya yasmini.The bride wore a garland of jasmine flowers.
- Yasmini inanukia vizuri jioni.Jasmine smells sweet in the evening.
- Walipanda yasmini karibu na mlango.They planted jasmine near the door.
Forms
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