Swahili
mbinja
MBI-nja
How to say it
SwahilimbinjaMBI-njasoon
Englishwhistlingsoon
Frenchsifflementsoon
Meaning
whistling, or the sound of a whistle.
Good to know
refers to the act or sound of whistling.
Examples
- Nilisikia mbinja kutoka mbali.I heard whistling from far away.
- Alipiga mbinja kumwita mbwa wake.He whistled to call his dog.
- Watoto walicheza wakipiga mbinja.The children played while whistling.
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