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swahili [noun]

Joka la msitu

Maana (Definition)

A large forest snake; metaphorically an imposing or formidable adversary.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

forest python / massive formidable serpent

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

python

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wawindaji walimwona joka la msitu karibu na mto."

Translation: Hunters saw a forest python near the river.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
nyoka mkubwa
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