Swahili
uduvi
u-DU-vi
How to say it
Swahiliuduviu-DU-visoon
Englishshrimpsoon
Frenchcrevettesoon
Meaning
shrimp or prawn.
Good to know
shrimp, prawn. uele, uwele (maele) [dial, ndwele, uduvi) illness, sickness
Examples
- Tulinunua uduvi sokoni.We bought shrimp at the market.
- Mama alipika uduvi kwa nazi.Mom cooked shrimp in coconut sauce.
- Wavuvi walivua uduvi wengi leo.The fishermen caught a lot of shrimp today.
- Je, unapenda kula uduvi?Do you like eating shrimp?
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