mahindi
The Swahili word for corn is mahindi.
For example, you can use the phrase shamba la mahindi to mean "cornfield".
Did you know?
- The word mahindi is derived from the name of the Hindia (India), as early traders erroneously believed the crop originated from the Indian subcontinent.
- While mahindi refers to the crop, the word for a single kernel is often punje, which is also used to describe grains of sand or beads.
- If someone says they are eating ugali, they are eating a corn-based porridge, as ugali is the ubiquitous term for the starch staple made from mahindi flour.
Examples in context
- Ongeza moto ili keki ya mahindi iwe kahawia pande zote.Increase the heat to brown the corn cake on both sides.Tatoeba #10869699 by ecorralest101, translation #4409759 by LB
- Napenda kula mahindi choma.I like eating roasted corn.
- Mahindi haya ni matamu sana.This corn is very sweet.
Example conversation
Said and Neema are at a market.
- SaidNeema, unataka kununua mahindi leo?Neema, do you want to buy corn today?
- NeemaNdiyo, Said, nahitaji gunia moja.Yes, Said, I need one sack.
- SaidMahindi haya ni mapya na mazuri.This corn is fresh and good.
- NeemaSawa, tuwachukue sasa hivi.Okay, let's take them right now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
