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swahili [verb]

Onja

Maana (Definition)

To test the flavor of food or experience something briefly.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

taste / sample food or experience

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

onja

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

"Onja mchuzi huu uangalie kama una chumvi."

Translation: Taste this soup to see if it has salt.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
DondoaShinda majaribu
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