desert in Swahili
desert in Swahili is jangwa — desert means a large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.
desert in Swahili
jangwa
barren area
What does "desert" mean?
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noun A large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.
"They crossed the Sahara Desert by camel."
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verb To abandon a place, person, or duty, especially when you had promised or were obligated to stay.
"He deserted his family without any warning."
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noun What someone deserves, whether reward or punishment (usually in the phrase "just deserts").
"He got his just deserts when the scheme finally collapsed."
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desert in a sentence
- They crossed the Sahara Desert by camel.
- Very few plants can survive in the desert heat.
- He deserted his family without any warning.
- The soldier deserted his post during the night.
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What is "desert" in Swahili?
"desert" in Swahili is jangwa. desert means: A large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.
How do you use "desert" in a sentence?
Example: "They crossed the Sahara Desert by camel." In Swahili, "desert" is jangwa.
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