swahili [noun]

Rija

Maana (Definition)

A narrow dug channel or waterway constructed to distribute river water across farm fields.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

irrigation channel / stream conduit

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mto mdogo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic rij' via Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wakulima walichimba rija ili kumwagilia mboga."

Translation: The farmers dug an irrigation channel to water the vegetables.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mferji Mfereji wa baraka njia ya maji