swahili [noun]

Fisi maji

Maana (Definition)

An amphibious carnivorous mammal inhabiting rivers and coastal lakes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

otter / web-footed aquatic carnivore

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fisi maji

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu compound

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fisi maji alionekana akiogelea mtoni kutafuta samaki."

Translation: The otter was seen swimming in the river hunting for fish.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mnyama Samaki