swahili [verb]

Engua

Maana (Definition)

To skim off foam, cream, or floating debris from boiling liquid or milk.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

skim off froth / remove surface cream

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

engua

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama aliengua povu kutoka kwenye mchuzi uliokuwa unatokota."

Translation: Mother skimmed off the froth from the simmering stew.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

toa povu Safisha jina