Swahili
ubawa
u-BA-wa
How to say it
Swahiliubawau-BA-wasoon
Englishwingsoon
Frenchailesoon
Meaning
a wing of a bird, or a wing feather.
Good to know
wing (of a bird); (wing) feather; rec. (us. ubawa za ndege)
Examples
- Ndege alipiga ubawa akiruka.The bird flapped its wing as it flew.
- Ubawa mmoja ulikuwa umejeruhiwa.One wing was injured.
- Manyoya ya ubawa ni marefu.The wing feathers are long.
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