swahili [noun]

Safura ya ardhi

Maana (Definition)

Deterioration of soil quality and loss of nutrients due to erosion and over-farming.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

severe soil degradation / erosion

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kuharibika kwa udongo

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Panda miti mingi kuzuia safura ya ardhi mlimani."

Translation: Plant many trees to prevent severe soil degradation on the mountain.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):