Swahili
mamba
MAHM-bah
How to say it
SwahilimambaMAHM-bahsoon
Englishcrocodilesoon
Frenchcrocodilesoon
Meaning
a large aquatic reptile with a long snout and powerful jaws, a crocodile.
Good to know
Use this word when talking about reptiles or wildlife in rivers and lakes.
Examples
- Mamba wanaishi katika mto huu.Crocodiles live in this river.
- Niliona mamba mkubwa akijitokeza kwenye maji.I saw a big crocodile emerging from the water.
- Mamba alikuwa akiogelea mtoni.The crocodile was swimming in the river.
- Je, kuna mamba kwenye ziwa hili?Are there crocodiles in this lake?
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