Swahili
ndama
n-DA-ma
How to say it
Swahilindaman-DA-masoon
Englishcalfsoon
Frenchveausoon
Meaning
the young of a cow, a calf; also used for the young of certain other animals.
Good to know
calf; young of some other animals. ndama ya mbuzi. kid
Examples
- Ndama alizaliwa asubuhi hii.The calf was born this morning.
- Je, ndama huyu ana wiki ngapi?How many weeks old is this calf?
- Ndama hakuwa na nguvu za kutosha kusimama.The calf did not have enough strength to stand.
- Ndama ya mbuzi ilikuwa ikilia.The kid goat was bleating.
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