Swahili
nikwata
ni-KWA-ta
How to say it
Swahilinikwatani-KWA-tasoon
Englishgeckosoon
Frenchgeckosoon
Meaning
a small house-dwelling lizard, similar to a gecko.
Good to know
nikwata (a species of small lizard which lives in houses). nili 406 njongwanjongwa
Examples
- Nikwata alikuwa ameshikamana na ukuta.The gecko was clinging to the wall.
- Usiku, tulisikia sauti ya nikwata darini.At night, we heard the sound of a gecko in the ceiling.
- Watoto waliogopa nikwata aliyekuwa chumbani.The children were afraid of the gecko that was in the room.
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