Swahili
mavu
MA-vu
How to say it
SwahilimavuMA-vusoon
Englishhornetsoon
Frenchfrelonsoon
Meaning
a hornet, a large stinging wasp.
Good to know
also known by the more common word "nyigu".
Examples
- Nilichomwa na mavu bustanini.I was stung by a hornet in the garden.
- Kiota cha mavu kilikuwa juu ya mti.The hornets' nest was up in the tree.
- Watoto walikimbia walipoona mavu.The children ran when they saw the hornet.
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