Swahili
karasa
ka-RA-sa
How to say it
Swahilikarasaka-RA-sasoon
Englishmongoosesoon
Frenchmangoustesoon
Meaning
the mongoose, a small carnivorous animal that preys on snakes and rodents.
Good to know
mongoose, ichneumon (Herpestes ichneumon)
Examples
- Karasa alishambulia nyoka kwenye ua.The mongoose attacked a snake in the yard.
- Wakulima wanapenda karasa kwa sababu huua panya.Farmers like the mongoose because it kills rats.
- Je, umewahi kufuga karasa?Have you ever kept a mongoose?
- Karasa alikimbia haraka alipoona mbwa.The mongoose ran away quickly when it saw the dog.
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