pwaju

How to say it

Meaning

ornith. the nightjar, a nocturnal bird.

Good to know

ornith. nightjar

Examples

• Tuliisikia pwaju ikilia gizani.We heard a nightjar calling in the dark.
• Je, pwaju huwinda usiku au mchana?Does the nightjar hunt at night or during the day?
• Hatukuiona pwaju licha ya kuisikia.We did not see the nightjar despite hearing it.
• Pwaju aliruka ghafla kutoka nyasini.The nightjar suddenly flew up from the grass.