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Swahili

dudu

DOO-doo

How to say it

SwahiliduduDOO-doosoon
Englishinsectsoon
Frenchinsectesoon

Meaning

an insect; any small creeping or flying creature.

Good to know

a general term covering insects and small bugs broadly.

Examples

  • Dudu mdogo alitembea ukutani.A small insect crawled on the wall.
  • Je, dudu huyu ni hatari?Is this insect dangerous?
  • Hakuna dudu chumbani.There is no insect in the room.
  • Watanyunyizia dawa kuua dudu.They will spray insecticide to kill the insects.

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