Swahili
kidungadunga
ki-dun-ga-DUN-ga
How to say it
Swahilikidungadungaki-dun-ga-DUN-gasoon
Englishweevilsoon
Frenchcharançonsoon
Meaning
a small boring insect or weevil, a pest that bores into wood, grain, or plants.
Good to know
This word is used when discussing pests or gardening issues.
Examples
- Kidungadunga wanaharibu mazao yetu.Boring insects are damaging our crops.
- Tafadhali angalia kidungadunga kwenye miti.Please check for weevils on the trees.
- Kidungadunga kimeharibu mahindi shambani.The weevil has damaged the maize in the field.
- Je, umeona kidungadunga kwenye mti huu?Have you seen a weevil on this tree?
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