Swahili
nyiga
NYI-ga
How to say it
SwahilinyigaNYI-gasoon
Englishwaspsoon
Frenchguêpesoon
Meaning
a stinging flying insect similar to a bee, wasp.
Good to know
see nyigu
Examples
- Nyiga alimuuma mkono wa mtoto.A wasp stung the child's hand.
- Kiota cha nyiga kilikuwa juu ya paa.The wasp's nest was on the roof.
- Tulikimbia tulipoona kundi la nyiga.We ran when we saw a swarm of wasps.
- Nyiga hushambulia mtu anapokaribia kiota chake.A wasp attacks a person when they approach its nest.
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