Swahili
mtumbuu
m-tum-BU-u
How to say it
Swahilimtumbuum-tum-BU-usoon
Englishspratsoon
Frenchspratsoon
Meaning
a small sea fish, similar to a sprat or sardine.
Good to know
mtumbuu (kind of small sea fish, sprat)
Examples
- Wavuvi walivua mtumbuu karibu na pwani.The fishermen caught mtumbuu fish near the coast.
- Mama alikaanga mtumbuu kwa chakula cha jioni.Mother fried mtumbuu for dinner.
- Je, mtumbuu huu unauzwa kwa bei gani?At what price is this small fish sold?
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