korongo
koh-ROH-ngoh
How to say it
Swahilikorongokoh-ROH-ngoh
Frenchravin, gorge; grue, cigogne (oiseau)
Meaning
A deep narrow valley cut by running water; with the same spelling, a large long legged bird such as the crowned crane or the stork.
Good to know
The ravine is a ji/ma noun: korongo hili, plural makorongo. The bird is an n class animal: korongo huyu, korongo wawili.
Examples
- Gari liliteleza na kuangukia korongoni.The car skidded and fell into the ravine.
- Mvua kubwa imechimba makorongo shambani.Heavy rain has cut gullies in the field.
- Tuliona korongo wakitembea kando ya ziwa.We saw cranes walking beside the lake.
Forms
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