Swahili · Food & Drink
juisi
Juice
Beginnernoun
Definition
A drink made from pressed fruit.
Example
Nataka juisi ya machungwa.
I want an orange juice.
Etymology
'Juisi' is derived from the English word 'juice', which has been adopted into Swahili, reflecting the influence of globalization and the exchange of food culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Juisi' is commonly used in informal settings, especially at restaurants and cafés, and is recognized across East Africa.