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Swahili

ukigo

oo-KEE-goh

How to say it

Swahiliukigooo-KEE-gohsoon
Englishfencesoon
Frenchclôturesoon

Meaning

a fence or enclosure used to protect gardens or livestock.

Good to know

You may build an ukigo to keep your animals safe from predators.

Examples

  • Walijenga ukigo kuzunguka shamba lao.They built a fence around their farm.
  • Ukigo huu unazuia wanyama kuingia.This enclosure keeps animals out.
  • Bustani ina ukigo mzuri.The garden has a good fence.
  • Je, ukigo huu ni imara?Is this fence sturdy?

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