Swahili
virukanjia
vee-roo-KAHN-jee-ah
How to say it
Swahilivirukanjiavee-roo-KAHN-jee-ahsoon
Englishshrewssoon
Frenchmusaraignessoon
Meaning
Small shrew-like animals, or nightjar birds, both known for erratic, darting movement.
Good to know
plural of kirukanjia (ki-/vi- class); figuratively, restless or foolish people.
Examples
- Virukanjia hupatikana vichakani usiku.Shrews are found in the bushes at night.
- Je, umewahi kuona virukanjia wakikimbia njiani?Have you ever seen shrews darting across the path?
- Virukanjia hivi si panya wa kawaida.These shrews are not ordinary rats.
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