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Swahili

vijino

vee-JEE-noh

How to say it

Swahilivijinovee-JEE-nohsoon
Englishwhitebait, shrimpsoon
Frenchblanchaille, crevettesoon

Meaning

Small fish, such as whitebait or shrimp.

Good to know

plural of kijino (ki-/vi- class).

Examples

  • Wavuvi walileta vijino vibichi asubuhi hii.The fishermen brought fresh whitebait this morning.
  • Vijino hivi vinapikwa na nazi na pilipili.This whitebait is cooked with coconut and chili.
  • Je, vijino vinapatikana kwa bei nafuu sokoni?Is whitebait available cheaply at the market?
  • Mama atapika vijino kwa chakula cha jioni.Mother will cook whitebait for dinner.

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