Skundhe- (Noun) [ skoo-nthe ] | Be the first to say something about Skundhe |
| Meaning : Kales (A type of vegetable) Use : Kwetu si udema skundhe daily = In our house, we eat kales daily Period: 50's or earlier Related to: Dema, Keroma, Dishi Synonyms: Skunye, | |
| Area of origin : Ololo Etymology:Derived from Swahili word/phrase "Sukuma wiki" which means Kales. Kales are a very common food item in the Kenyan diet.The original Swahili name for Kales is derived from two Swahili words "Sukuma" (push/persevere) and "Wiki" (week) and the name is really just a description of what those times (early 50s) were all about in Nairobi. Meat was relatively expensive hence many of the residents always ended up having to make do with a meal of Ugali and Kales hence the rather "sad" name for the vegetable. The phrase is synonymous with poverty and perseverance in harsh Nairobi. | |