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Swahili

konje

KOHN-jeh

How to say it

SwahilikonjeKOHN-jehsoon
Englishmartensoon
Frenchmartresoon

Meaning

a species of marten, a small carnivorous mammal.

Good to know

zool. konje (species of marten)

Examples

  • Konje alikuwa akiwinda kuku usiku.The marten was hunting chickens at night.
  • Tuliona konje akipenya uzio.We saw a marten sneaking through the fence.
  • Je, konje hushambulia mifugo?Do martens attack livestock?
  • Wakulima waliweka mtego kwa konje.The farmers set a trap for the marten.

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