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Swahili

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TZSwahili
Maziwa[ma-zi-wa]
noun
milk

“Mtoto anahitaji kunywa maziwa.”

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TZSwahili
mathe[ma-the]Appears in an example
noun
An informal term used to refer to one's mother.

“Mathe amepika chakula kitamu leo.”

Mother has cooked delicious food today.

Also means
  1. mother

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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TZSwahili
mchuzi(mchuzi)[m-CHOH-zee]Appears in an example
noun
A liquid substance served with food to enhance flavor.

“Mchuzi huu unatoa ladha tamu.”

This sauce adds a sweet flavor.

Also means
  1. sauce
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T
TZSwahili
Tamu[ta-mu]
adjective
sweet / delicious

“Chungwa hili ni tamu sana.”

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V
TZSwahili
viazi(viazi)[vee-AH-zee]Appears in an example
noun
A starchy tuber that is a common food source worldwide.

“Viazi vya kukaanga ni tamu sana.”

Fried potatoes are very delicious.

Also means
  1. potatoes
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