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swahili [noun]

Nyama

Maana (Definition)

The flesh of animals used as food, or living muscle tissue.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

meat / flesh / muscle tissue

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

nyama

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Root (-yama)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama alinunua nyama ya ng'ombe kutoka buchipu."

Translation: Mother bought beef from the butchery.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kitoweoUpishi wa Msosi
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