Swahili
chongoo
chon-GO-o
How to say it
Swahilichongoochon-GO-osoon
Englishmillipedesoon
Frenchmille-pattessoon
Meaning
a variant of jongoo, a large millipede.
Good to know
see 1 jongoo
Examples
- Tuliona chongoo mkubwa akitembea bustanini.We saw a large millipede walking in the garden.
- Chongoo hujikunja anapohisi hatari.The millipede curls up when it senses danger.
- Watoto walimshika chongoo kwa udadisi.The children picked up the millipede out of curiosity.
- Chongoo hawana sumu kama nyoka.Millipedes are not venomous like snakes.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.