Swahili
kapungu
ka-PU-ngu
How to say it
Swahilikapunguka-PU-ngusoon
Englisheaglesoon
Frenchaiglesoon
Meaning
a kind of eagle; also the name given to a variety of shark.
Good to know
kapungu (1. kind of eagle. 2. variety of shark)
Examples
- Kapungu aliruka juu akitafuta mawindo.The eagle flew high, hunting for prey.
- Wavuvi walimwona kapungu karibu na mashua yao.The fishermen saw a shark near their boat.
- Je, kapungu huyu ni tai au aina nyingine?Is this kapungu an eagle or another kind of bird?
- Kapungu ana meno makali sana.The kapungu shark has very sharp teeth.
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