Swahili
cheua
che-U-a
How to say it
Swahilicheuache-U-asoon
Englishto chew the cudsoon
Frenchruminersoon
Meaning
(of cattle) to chew the cud; also, to belch.
Good to know
chew the cud (cattle); belch
Examples
- Ng'ombe alikuwa akicheua chini ya mti.The cow was chewing the cud under the tree.
- Baada ya kula sana, alicheua.After eating a lot, he belched.
- Mbuzi pia hucheua kama ng'ombe.Goats also chew the cud like cattle.
- Tazama jinsi ng'ombe anavyocheua taratibu.Watch how the cow chews the cud slowly.
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