Swahili
vipozamataza
vee-poh-zah-mah-TAH-zah
How to say it
Swahilivipozamatazavee-poh-zah-mah-TAH-zahsoon
Englishclapper larkssoon
Frenchalouettes bateleusessoon
Meaning
Small ground-dwelling birds of the lark family that produce a sharp clapping sound with their wings during their display flight.
Good to know
plural of kipozamataza (ki-/vi- class); a rare, technical ornithological term.
Examples
- Vipozamataza hupatikana nyikani.Clapper larks are found in the bush.
- Je, umewahi kusikia sauti ya vipozamataza?Have you ever heard the sound of clapper larks?
- Vipozamataza si ndege wanaoonekana kila siku.Clapper larks are not birds seen every day.
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