Swahili
mlemhe
um-LEM-heh
How to say it
Swahilimlemheum-LEM-hehsoon
Englishhoneyguidesoon
Frenchgrand indicateursoon
Meaning
the greater honeyguide (Indicator indicator), a bird known for guiding people to wild bees' nests.
Good to know
Variant spelling of mlembe; noun class 3/4 (m-/mi-). Famous in East African folklore for leading honey-hunters to beehives.
Examples
- Mlemhe alituongoza hadi kwenye mzinga wa nyuki.The honeyguide led us to the beehive.
- Je, umewahi kumsikia mlemhe akiimba?Have you ever heard a honeyguide sing?
- Wawindaji hawakumfuata mlemhe leo.The hunters did not follow the honeyguide today.
- Ndege huyo mlemhe atarudi kesho asubuhi.That honeyguide bird will return tomorrow morning.
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