mbuga

How to say it

Meaning

an open grassland or savannah, often used for grazing or wildlife.

Good to know

common word, e.g. "mbuga ya wanyama" (game park, wildlife reserve).

Examples

• Tulitembelea mbuga ya wanyama Serengeti.We visited the Serengeti wildlife reserve.
• Ng'ombe walichunga kwenye mbuga.The cattle grazed on the grassland.
• Je, mbuga hii ina simba wangapi?How many lions does this game reserve have?
• Mbuga ilikauka wakati wa kiangazi.The grassland dried up during the dry season.