kidimbwi
kee-DEE-mbwee
How to say it
Swahilikidimbwikee-DEE-mbwee
Englishsmall pool, pond; puddle
Frenchpetite mare, étang ; flaque
Meaning
A small area of standing water, such as a pond where animals drink or a puddle left after rain.
Good to know
Ki/vi class noun, plural vidimbwi; the small form of dimbwi, pool. Kidimbwi cha kuogelea is a small swimming pool.
Examples
- Bata wanaogelea katika kidimbwi.Ducks are swimming in the pond.
- Baada ya mvua kulikuwa na vidimbwi barabarani.After the rain there were puddles on the road.
- Tembo walikusanyika karibu na kidimbwi cha maji.The elephants gathered near the waterhole.
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