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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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