nduvi

How to say it

Meaning

Shrimp or prawns.

Good to know

plural of uduvi (u-/N- class); shrimp or prawns. Regional, coastal word.

Examples

• Wavuvi wa pwani huvua nduvi kila asubuhi.Coastal fishermen catch shrimp every morning.
• Je, unapenda nduvi za kukaanga?Do you like fried shrimp?
• Sokoni hazikuwepo nduvi leo.There were no shrimp at the market today.
• Mama atapika nduvi kwa nazi jioni hii.Mother will cook shrimp in coconut sauce this evening.