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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