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yam in Swedish

yam in Swedish is jams, jamsrot — yam means a starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.

yam in Swedish

jams
noun
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
jamsrot
noun
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.

What does "yam" mean?

  1. noun A starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.
    "Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking."
  2. noun In American usage, a sweet potato.
    "Grandma always serves candied yams at Thanksgiving."
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yam in a sentence

  • Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking.
  • Grandma always serves candied yams at Thanksgiving.

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What is "yam" in Swedish?

"yam" in Swedish is jams, jamsrot. yam means: A starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.

How do you use "yam" in a sentence?

Example: "Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking." In Swedish, "yam" is jams, jamsrot.

Are there other ways to say "yam" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "yam": jams, jamsrot.

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