Chumvi²

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Pronunciation

chum-vi

English Translation

In proverbs: to add flavor; to exaggerate; to have lived long

Example Usage
Swahili:

"Mzee amekula chumvi nyingi maishani."

English:

"The elder has lived a long life (lit. eaten much salt)."

Added
October 01, 2025
Last Updated
October 01, 2025
Word ID
#10752