Swahili
kiweto
kee-WEH-toh
How to say it
Swahilikiwetokee-WEH-tohsoon
Englishbarren hensoon
Frenchpoule stérilesoon
Meaning
a hen that does not lay eggs, considered unproductive.
Good to know
Use this word when discussing poultry or farming issues.
Examples
- Kiweto hii ni ng'ombe wa zamani.This hen is an old one that doesn’t lay eggs.
- Nilinunua kiweto kwa ajili ya shamba langu.I bought a hen that doesn’t lay eggs for my farm.
- Kuku huyu ni kiweto, hatagi mayai.This hen is barren, it doesn't lay eggs.
- Je, utamuuza kiweto huyo?Will you sell that barren hen?
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