Swahili
nyegere
nye-GE-re
How to say it
Swahilinyegerenye-GE-resoon
Englishskunk-like animalsoon
Frenchsorte de mouffettesoon
Meaning
a small mammal similar to a skunk.
Good to know
kinyegere, kinyegele (vi-) nyegere (an animal similar to a skunk). nyegeresha caus
Examples
- Nyegere alitoa harufu kali alipoogopa.The skunk-like animal released a strong smell when frightened.
- Tuliona nyegere akijificha chini ya nyumba.We saw the animal hiding under the house.
- Nyegere hutoka usiku kutafuta chakula.The animal comes out at night to look for food.
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