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sweet in Swahili

sweet in Swahili is tamu — sweet means having the taste of sugar; not sour, salty, or bitter.

sweet in Swahili

tamu
adj
having a taste of sugar

What does "sweet" mean?

  1. adj Having the taste of sugar; not sour, salty, or bitter.
    "This tea is too sweet for me, so I will not add sugar."
  2. adj Kind, gentle, and pleasant in nature.
    "The little boy gave a sweet smile and offered me his last biscuit."
  3. noun A small piece of confectionery; candy.
    "Grandad always keeps a sweet in his pocket for the grandchildren."
  4. intj Used informally to express approval or delight about good news.
    ""Dinner is ready early tonight." "Sweet, I'm starving!" said the boy."
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sweet in a sentence

  • This tea is too sweet for me, so I will not add sugar.
  • The strawberries were perfectly ripe and sweet.
  • The little boy gave a sweet smile and offered me his last biscuit.
  • What a sweet dog, so calm and friendly with the children!

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What is "sweet" in Swahili?
"sweet" in Swahili is tamu. sweet means: Having the taste of sugar; not sour, salty, or bitter.
How do you use "sweet" in a sentence?
Example: "This tea is too sweet for me, so I will not add sugar." In Swahili, "sweet" is tamu.
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