swahili [noun]

Mgumba

Maana (Definition)

An individual unable to produce offspring, or metaphorically land that yields no crops.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

childless individual / barren land or tree

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mgumba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Root (-gumba)

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Ardhi hiyo ilibaki mgumba baada ya ukame wa miaka mitatu."

Translation: That land remained barren after three years of drought.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tasa mti usiozaa