Swahili
mbweha
mbwe-HA
How to say it
Swahilimbwehambwe-HAsoon
Englishjackalsoon
Frenchchacalsoon
Meaning
a jackal, a small wild canine.
Good to know
another word for "bweha"; found across savannah regions.
Examples
- Mbweha alizurura karibu na kambi usiku.A jackal prowled near the camp at night.
- Tulisikia mbweha akilia mbali.We heard a jackal howling in the distance.
- Mbweha hula wanyama wadogo na mizoga.Jackals eat small animals and carrion.
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