Swahili
mizira
mee-ZEE-rah
How to say it
Swahilimiziramee-ZEE-rahsoon
Englishbarracudassoon
Frenchbarracudassoon
Meaning
A type of sea fish, the barracuda.
Good to know
plural of mzira (m-/mi- class); a type of sea fish, the barracuda. Rare, specialized word.
Examples
- Wavuvi walivua mizira mikubwa leo asubuhi.The fishermen caught big barracudas this morning.
- Je, mizira huishi karibu na miamba?Do barracudas live near reefs?
- Sokoni hukuuzwa mizira michache tu.Only a few barracudas are sold at the market.
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