mto
English meaning: River
Swahili Definition
(Kiswahili)Mkondo mkubwa wa maji unaotiririka kwa asili kutoka juu hadi bahari au ziwa.
English Definition
A large natural stream of water. East Africa's rivers are lifelines — the Nile (world's longest, originating from Lake Victoria in Uganda), Tana River (Kenya's longest), Rufiji River (Tanzania, draining Kilimanjaro), and Congo River system. These rivers support agriculture, hydropower, and biodiversity. The Nile's waters are contested — Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has caused geopolitical tensions with Egypt and Sudan.
Example
“Mto Nile, unaoanzia Ziwa Victoria Uganda, ni mto mrefu zaidi duniani.”
In English: “The Nile River, originating from Lake Victoria in Uganda, is the world's longest river.”
Synonyms
- mtiririko wa maji
- kijito kikubwa
Literary Heritage
“Pwani ya Afrika Mashariki imezalisha tamaduni nyingi kwa njia ya biashara na makutano ya watu.”
“The East African coast has given birth to many cultures through trade and the meeting of peoples.”
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Language information
- Language
- Kiswahili
- Swahili
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Niger-Congo
- Speakers
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