tai
TAH-ee
How to say it
SwahilitaiTAH-ee
Englisheagle; necktie
Frenchaigle ; cravate
Meaning
A large bird of prey with a hooked beak and strong claws. As a separate word taken from English, it is also a necktie worn with a suit.
Good to know
N class noun, the same in singular and plural: tai wawili, two eagles. For the necktie, kufunga tai or kuvaa tai is to wear a tie.
Examples
- Tai alipaa juu ya mlima.The eagle soared above the mountain.
- Alivaa suti ya bluu na tai nyekundu.He wore a blue suit and a red tie.
- Tai ana macho makali sana.The eagle has very sharp eyes.
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