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swahili [noun]

Nafaka za kienyeji

Maana (Definition)

Traditional drought-resistant grains like sorghum and millet native to African farming heritage.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

indigenous cereal grains / traditional crops

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

grains za kienyeji / chakula cha kishamba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Agriculture
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wakulima walipanda nafaka za kienyeji kukabiliana na ukame."

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

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mtamauweleChakula
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