kipungu

How to say it

Meaning

a large bird of prey, such as an eagle or osprey, that hunts fish and small animals.

Good to know

eagle; osprey. 2kipungu (vi-) kipungu (kind of fish)

Examples

• Kipungu aliruka juu akitafuta mawindo.The eagle soared high, searching for prey.
• Tuliona kipungu akishuka kunyakua samaki.We saw an osprey swoop down to snatch a fish.
• Kipungu hujenga kiota juu ya mti mrefu.The eagle builds its nest atop a tall tree.
• Je, umewahi kuona kipungu akiwinda?Have you ever seen an eagle hunting?

The same word in