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swahili [adjective]

Yabisi

Maana (Definition)

Extremely dry, desiccated, or lacking moisture and flexibility.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dry / rigid / arid

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

yabisi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic yabis
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Licha ya udongo yabisi, wakulima walipanda mbegu."

Translation: Despite the arid dry soil, farmers planted seeds.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Bandari kavu
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