indimi

Swahili

vipinda

vee-PEEN-dah

How to say it

Swahilivipindavee-PEEN-dahsoon
Englishcarcassessoon
Frenchcarcassessoon

Meaning

Cadavers or carcasses of animals that died a natural death.

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

Examples

  • Vipinda vya wanyama vilionekana pori kavu.Animal carcasses were seen in the dry wilderness.
  • Je, vipinda hivi vinavutia fisi?Do these carcasses attract hyenas?
  • Vipinda havikuoza haraka kwa sababu ya jua kali.The carcasses did not decompose quickly because of the strong sun.

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