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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