Swahili
viwavi
vee-WAH-vee
How to say it
Swahiliviwavivee-WAH-veesoon
Englishlarvaesoon
Frenchlarvessoon
Meaning
Caterpillars, grubs, or larvae, especially of moths or butterflies.
Good to know
plural of kiwavi (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Mmea huu una viwavi vingi.This plant has many larvae.
- Je, viwavi hivi vitakuwa vipepeo?Will these larvae become butterflies?
- Viwavi havikuharibu mazao mwaka huu.The larvae did not damage the crops this year.
- Wakulima wataangamiza viwavi kwa dawa.The farmers will kill the larvae with pesticide.
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