Swahili
shemeri
she-ME-ri
How to say it
Swahilishemerishe-ME-risoon
Englishnose ringsoon
Frenchanneau de nezsoon
Meaning
a nose ring fitted to cattle, used to control or lead them.
Good to know
nose ring (for cattle). shemshi, shumusi rare sun. (= jua.) shenga
Examples
- Mchungaji aliweka shemeri kwa fahali.The herdsman fitted a nose ring on the bull.
- Shemeri huwasaidia wafugaji kuongoza ng'ombe.The nose ring helps herders lead their cattle.
- Je, ng'ombe wote wana shemeri hapa?Do all the cattle here have nose rings?
- Hawakuweka shemeri kwa ndama mchanga.They did not fit a nose ring on the young calf.
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