swahili [noun]

Nafaka ya kienyeji

Maana (Definition)

Native African grains such as sorghum and finger millet cultivated traditionally for nutrition.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

indigenous food grain / traditional cereal crop

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

nafaka ya asili

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Agricultural Phrase

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wakulima walipanda nafaka ya kienyeji ili kukabiliana na ukame."

Translation: Farmers planted indigenous food grains to cope with drought.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mtama uwele