swahili
[noun]
Bambu
Maana (Definition)
A fast-growing tall woody grass used in coastal construction and eco-furniture making.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
bamboo cane (Bambusoideae)
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
mti wa bamboo
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Asian loanword via Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Walijenga kibanda cha watalii kwa bambu."
Translation: They constructed a tourist gazebo using bamboo canes.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):