mjusi
MJOO-see
How to say it
SwahilimjusiMJOO-seesoon
Englishlizard
Frenchlézard
Meaning
A small reptile with four legs, a long tail and dry scaly skin, often seen on walls and rocks in warm places.
Good to know
Plural mijusi (m/mi class form, but animals take wa agreement: mjusi mdogo, mijusi wawili). Mjusi kafiri is the house gecko in some areas.
Examples
- Mjusi alikuwa akikimbia ukutani kutafuta wadudu.A lizard was running on the wall looking for insects.
- Watoto waliwaogopa mijusi waliokuwa juani.The children were afraid of the lizards in the sun.
- Mjusi huyu hubadilisha rangi yake.This lizard changes its color.
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