manyoya

How to say it

Meaning

The feathers of a bird, or fine hair, down, or wool on an animal's body.

Good to know

plural of unyoya (u- class singular, ma- plural); non-human noun, ma-/ya- agreement.

Examples

• Kuku wana manyoya mengi ya rangi.The chickens have many colorful feathers.
• Je, manyoya haya ni ya bata?Are these feathers from a duck?
• Manyoya hayakuota tena baada ya ugonjwa.The feathers did not grow back after the illness.
• Ndege watapoteza manyoya wakati wa msimu huu.Birds will shed feathers during this season.

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