Swahili
kuruwiji
koo-roo-WEE-jee
How to say it
Swahilikuruwijikoo-roo-WEE-jeesoon
Englishbulbulsoon
Frenchbulbulsoon
Meaning
a species of bulbul, a small songbird.
Good to know
ornith. (species of) bulbul. kusa
Examples
- Kuruwiji aliimba asubuhi na mapema.The bulbul sang early in the morning.
- Tuliona kuruwiji akiruka mtini.We saw a bulbul flying in the fig tree.
- Sauti ya kuruwiji ni tamu.The bulbul's song is sweet.
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