swahili
[noun]
Israfu ya maji
Maana (Definition)
Careless overconsumption or spillage of clean water resources.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
water squandering / excessive water waste
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
poteza maji
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Environmental Term
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Israfu ya maji inapaswa kuepukwa wakati wa ukame."
Translation: Water squandering must be avoided during drought.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):