ikorongo

How to say it

Meaning

a heron or stork, a long-legged wading bird, or figuratively a tall, gangly person.

Good to know

heron, stork; fig. long- legged person. ^ororo, kololo (ma-) ornith. crested guinea

Examples

• Ikorongo lilisimama ukingoni mwa mto kikisubiri samaki.The heron stood at the riverbank waiting for fish.
• Watoto walimwita ikorongo kwa sababu ya urefu wake.The children called him 'heron' because of his height.
• Je, umeona ikorongo likiruka juu ya bwawa?Did you see the stork flying over the pond?
• Makorongo mengi hukusanyika mabwawani wakati wa kiangazi.Many herons gather at the ponds during the dry season.