Mvua

Mvua

rain

Swahili → English

Example

Mvua imenyesha tangu asubuhi.
It has been raining since morning.
Pronunciation: M-VOO-a ee-meh-NYEH-sha TAN-goo ah-soo-BOO-hee
Grammar: “Mvua” (rain) is an N-class noun; form does not change in plural. Often used with verbs like “kunyesha” (to rain): “mvua imenyesha.”