midono

How to say it

Meaning

Bites, especially those of a fish taking the bait.

Good to know

plural of mdono (m- class); fishing vocabulary.

Examples

• Mvuvi alihisi midono mikali kwenye ndoana.The fisherman felt strong bites on the hook.
• Je, midono hii inamaanisha samaki wapo?Do these bites mean fish are present?
• Midono haikutokea asubuhi hii.No bites came this morning.
• Tutasubiri midono zaidi jioni.We will wait for more bites in the evening.