The state or condition of being wet or moist
Unyevu wa hewa unafanya nguo zisikauke haraka.
— The humidity in the air makes clothes dry slowly.
Baada ya mvua, unyevu wa udongo ulifanya mimea ikue kwa kasi.
— After the rain, the moisture in the soil made the plants grow quickly.
The amount of water or moisture present in air, soil, or other substances
Unyevu wa hewa katika pwani ni mkubwa kuliko maeneo ya bara.
— The humidity in coastal areas is higher than in inland areas.
Wakulima wanapima unyevu wa udongo ili kujua wakati wa kulisha mimea.
— Farmers measure soil moisture to know when to water the plants.
The state of having sufficient water or moisture
Unyevu wa chumba cha kuoga unafanya ukuta uwe na ukungu.
— The dampness in the bathroom causes mold on the wall.
Unyevu wa nguo zilizokauka nje ulisababisha zisiwe safi.
— The dampness of clothes dried outside made them not completely dry.