Swahili
mbiu
MBEE-oo
How to say it
SwahilimbiuMBEE-oosoon
Englishbuffalo hornsoon
Frenchcorne de bufflesoon
Meaning
a buffalo horn, traditionally used as a signaling instrument.
Good to know
Use this word when discussing buffalo or traditional crafts.
Examples
- Mbiu hutumiwa katika sherehe za jadi.Buffalo horns are used in traditional ceremonies.
- Niliona mbiu nzuri kwenye soko.I saw beautiful buffalo horns at the market.
- Alipiga mbiu kuwaita wanakijiji.He blew the buffalo horn to call the villagers.
- Je, mbiu hiyo ilisikika mbali?Was that horn heard far away?
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