Swahili
katadole
ka-ta-DO-le
How to say it
Swahilikatadoleka-ta-DO-lesoon
Englishgrosbeak weaversoon
Frenchtisserin gros-becsoon
Meaning
the grosbeak weaver, a small seed-eating bird.
Good to know
also called yombiyombi.
Examples
- Katadole alijenga kiota juu ya mti.The grosbeak weaver built its nest high in the tree.
- Wakulima walijaribu kufukuza katadole shambani.The farmers tried to chase the weaver birds from the field.
- Je, katadole hula nafaka gani zaidi?Which grain does the grosbeak weaver eat most?
- Kundi la katadole liliruka juu ya mpunga.A flock of weaver birds flew over the rice.
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