Turmeric definition in English

Turmeric is bright yellow aromatic powder obtained from the rhizome of a plant of the ginger family, used for flavouring and colouring in Asian cooking and formerly as a fabric dye.

Turmeric in Swahili

Turmeric in Swahili is called manjano.

Turmeric pronunciation in Swahili

Turmeric in Swahili is pronounced as mahn-JAH-noh.

Mfano/Examples

I’m adding turmeric to the food. – Ninaongeza manjano kwenye chakula.

Turmeric is good for your health. – Manjano ni nzuri kwa afya yako.

Maana ya manjano katika Swahili/ The meaning of manjano in Swahili

Jina manjano katika Swahili lina maana mbili:

1. rangi inayofanana na ya ganda la limau lililoiva.

2. mzizi wenye rangi ya njano ambao ukisagwa hutumiwa kama dawa au kiungo cha mchuzi; unga unga wa rangi ya njano unaotumiwa kama kiungo cha mchuzi.