Swahili
husuni
hoo-SOO-nee
How to say it
Swahilihusunihoo-SOO-neesoon
Englishfortsoon
Frenchforteressesoon
Meaning
a fort, fortress, or castle.
Good to know
fort, fortress, castle
Examples
- Askari walilinda husuni usiku kucha.Soldiers guarded the fort all night.
- Husuni ya kale ilijengwa karne kadhaa zilizopita.The old fortress was built several centuries ago.
- Watalii walipanda hadi kileleni mwa husuni.Tourists climbed to the top of the fortress.
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