Swahili Word of the Day
ndizi
/nDEE-zee/ • noun — 12th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: banana
Examples
- Ninapenda kula ndizi kila asubuhi.
(I love to eat bananas every morning.) - Ndizi ni matunda yenye virutubisho vingi.
(Bananas are fruits rich in nutrients.) - Tuna ndizi nyingi sokoni leo.
(We have many bananas in the market today.)
Synonyms
- mchele
- pili pili
The word 'ndizi' is commonly used when discussing food, markets, or nutrition, as bananas are a popular fruit in many Swahili-speaking regions.
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