Swahili
mfarika
m-fa-RI-ka
How to say it
Swahilimfarikam-fa-RI-kasoon
Englishyoung animalsoon
Frenchjeune animalsoon
Meaning
a young animal, such as a lamb or calf.
Good to know
young animal (lamb, calf). mfariki, mfaraka (wa-) lonely /solitary/ abandoned person, one who separates himself from his home and relatives; refugee, dis- located person
Examples
- Mfarika alifuata mama yake shambani.The lamb followed its mother in the field.
- Je, mfarika huyu ana umri gani?How old is this calf?
- Hatukuuza mfarika wa jana.We didn't sell yesterday's calf.
- Watazaliwa wafarika wengi msimu huu.Many young lambs will be born this season.
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