lyvele

How to say it

Meaning

the udder, the mammary gland of a female animal such as a cow or goat.

Good to know

refers to the milk-producing organ of animals; compare ziwa, breast, also used for animals.

Examples

• Ng'ombe ana lyvele kubwa lenye maziwa mengi.The cow has a large udder full of milk.
• Je, lyvele la mbuzi limevimba?Has the goat's udder swollen?
• Hakuna maziwa kwenye lyvele hilo.There is no milk in that udder.
• Mfugaji atakamua lyvele kila asubuhi.The herder will milk the udder every morning.