English – Swahili Translation of Spices and herbs

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Spices Translation Swahili to English

I have left some of the spices without translation, this is because most of East Africans do not use them as much, and are not known in Swahili language. Example rosemary is know as rosemary in East Africa.
Spices — viungo.
Herbs — viungo vya mimea (plant)

Spices — viungo

  • Anise —
  • Bell peppers — pilipili hoho
  • Black pepper —pilipili manga nyeusi
  • Cacao — kakao
  • Caraway — kisibiti
  • Cardamom — iliki
  • Cashew nuts — korosho
  • Celery seed
  • Chili — pilipili
  • Cilantro — dhania
  • Cinnamon — mdalasini
  • Cloves — karafuu
  • Coconut milk — tui la nazi
  • Coriander — giligilani
  • Cumin — binzari ya pilau/ jira
  • Curry — binzari
  • Dill seed —
  • Fennel — shamari
  • Fenugreek — uwatu
  • Galangal
  • Garlic — vitunguu saumu
  • Ginger — tangawizi
  • Habanero — pilipili mbuzi
  • Herbs — viungo vya mimea
  • Juniper Berries —
  • Lemon — limao
  • Lime — ndimu
  • Nutmeg — kungumanga
  • Onions — vitunguu
  • Peanut — karanga
  • Peppercorn — pilipili Manga
  • Poppy seed — mbegu za mpopi
  • Saffron — safarani
  • Sesame seeds — ufuta
  • Shallot —
  • Star anise —
  • Spices — viungo
  • Sunflower seed — alizeti
  • Tamarind — ukwaju
  • Tomatoes — nyanya
  • Turmeric — binzari manjano
  • Vanilla — vanila / lavani

Herbs — viungo vya mimea

  • Basil — mrihani / mrehani
  • Bay leaves — majani bay
  • Celery seed — mbegu za figili
  • Chili (fresh) — pilipili
  • Curry leaves — majani ya binzari
  • Chives — kitunguu jani
  • Dill —
  • Kaffir leaves — majani limao
  • Lemongrass — mchaichai
  • Mint — Nanaa
  • Oregano —
  • Parsley — kotimiri
  • Rosemary — rosemary
  • Sage — sage
  • Tarragon —
  • Thyme —

Other

  • Vinegar — siki
  • Citric acid — asidi sitriki
  • Cream of tartar — malai ya hamira-soda
  • Honey — asali
  • Salt — chumvi
  • Sugar — sukari
  • Yogurt — mtindi
  • Cream — malai
  • Yeast — hamira
  • Baking powder — hamira ya unga

5 responses to “English – Swahili Translation of Spices and herbs”

  1. Louis Kaburu Avatar
    Louis Kaburu

    Thanks for the post Miriam.

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  2. Samnto kemboi Avatar
    Samnto kemboi

    Whats the works of garlic in the body

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    1. Miriam R Malaquias Avatar

      The Web Medical Doctors wrote on there website about the benefits of Garlic:
      1) Reduces risk of Infection, cancer and blood clotting
      2) Protect the heart after a heart attack and during surgery
      For more visit their page https://www.webmd.com then search for Garlic in their website OR
      https://www.webmd.com/diet/garlic-good-for-you

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  3. Scolastica Mwikali Avatar
    Scolastica Mwikali

    parsley and corriander i see no difference then comes cilantro typical

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    1. Joe Avatar
      Joe

      cilantro is the same as corriander, parsley is slightly different with lighter flavour and even smell.

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