Swahili
mdono
m-DO-no
How to say it
Swahilimdonom-DO-nosoon
Englishbitesoon
Frenchbouchéesoon
Meaning
a bite, especially of a fish taking the bait.
Good to know
fishing term.
Examples
- Mvuvi alisikia mdono kwenye ndoana yake.The fisherman felt a bite on his hook.
- Je, umepata mdono wowote leo?Have you gotten any bites today?
- Hatukupata mdono asubuhi hii.We didn't get a bite this morning.
- Samaki atatoa mdono muda si mrefu.A fish will bite before long.
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