mnyama wa nyumbani

How to say it

Meaning

An animal kept by people at home or on a farm, such as a dog, a cat, a cow or a goat, as opposed to a wild animal.

Good to know

Plural wanyama wa nyumbani. Mnyama wa kufugwa, kept animal, is used the same way; the opposite is mnyamapori, wild animal.

Examples

• Mbwa ni mnyama wa nyumbani anayependwa na wengi.The dog is a domestic animal loved by many.
• Paka ni mnyama wa nyumbani anayekamata panya.The cat is a domestic animal that catches rats.
• Kila mnyama wa nyumbani anahitaji chakula na maji safi.Every domestic animal needs food and clean water.

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