tundu
TOO-ndoo
How to say it
SwahilitunduTOO-ndoo
Englishhole, opening; nest
Frenchtrou, ouverture; nid
Meaning
A small hole or opening in something, such as a wall, a pot or the ground; also the hollow where a bird or animal nests.
Good to know
Ji class noun, plural matundu: tundu la ufunguo, a keyhole. Upasuaji wa tundu dogo is keyhole surgery.
Examples
- Panya aliingia kupitia tundu ukutani.The rat came in through a hole in the wall.
- Chungu hiki kina matundu chini.This pot has holes in the bottom.
- Ndege amejenga tundu lake juu ya mti.The bird has built its nest high in the tree.
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