Ugali

Pronunciation: /uːˈɡɑːli/

Definitions of ugali

noun a type of maize porridge eaten in East Africa

Example Sentences

A1 Ugali is a popular Kenyan dish made from maize flour.

A2 When I visited Kenya, I tried ugali for the first time and loved it.

B1 Many people in East Africa eat ugali with their meals.

B2 Ugali is a staple food in many African countries and is often served with meat or vegetables.

C1 The texture of ugali can vary depending on how it is prepared.

C2 Some people prefer to eat ugali with their hands, while others use utensils.

Examples of ugali in a Sentence

formal Ugali is a staple food in many East African countries.

informal Let's make some ugali for dinner tonight.

slang I can't get enough of that delicious ugali!

figurative Ugali is like a blank canvas that you can pair with any dish.

Grammatical Forms of ugali

• plural: ugalis
• comparative: more ugali
• superlative: most ugali
• present tense: eats ugali
• future tense: will eat ugali
• perfect tense: has eaten ugali
• continuous tense: is eating ugali
• singular: ugali
• positive degree: ugali
• infinitive: to eat ugali
• gerund: eating ugali
• participle: eaten ugali

Origin and Evolution of ugali

First Known Use: 1820 year

Language of Origin: Swahili

Story behind the word: The word 'ugali' originated from the Swahili language in East Africa.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a type of porridge made from maize flour, the term 'ugali' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of any type of stiff dough or paste made from grains or starches, commonly eaten in East Africa.