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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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