Swahili
fuko
FU-ko
How to say it
SwahilifukoFU-kosoon
Englishburrowsoon
Frenchterriersoon
Meaning
a hole or pit dug in the ground, such as a burrow, ditch, or excavation.
Good to know
also refers to the small burrowing animal known as a mole.
Examples
- Sungura alijenga fuko lake chini ya mti.The rabbit built its burrow under the tree.
- Je, kuna fuko karibu na bustani yako?Is there a burrow near your garden?
- Hawakupata mnyama aliyechimba fuko lile.They could not find the animal that dug that burrow.
- Fuko refu lilichimbwa kuzunguka kambi.A long trench was dug around the camp.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.