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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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