Swahili
kivumanzi
kee-voo-MAHN-zee
How to say it
Swahilikivumanzikee-voo-MAHN-zeesoon
Englishsmall bellsoon
Frenchclochettesoon
Meaning
a small bell, such as a cowbell.
Good to know
small bell, cowbell. kivumbasi, kivumbazi, (rare) kifumbazi (vi-)
Examples
- Ng'ombe alikuwa amevaa kivumanzi shingoni.The cow wore a small bell around its neck.
- Tulisikia mlio wa kivumanzi mbali.We heard the ringing of a small bell in the distance.
- Je, kivumanzi hiki kimetengenezwa na chuma?Is this cowbell made of metal?
- Wachungaji walifunga vivumanzi kwenye ng'ombe wao.The herders tied small bells on their cattle.
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