swahili [noun]

Mbu

Maana (Definition)

A small flying insect that bites humans and animals, transmitting malaria.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

mosquito / Culicidae parasite

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mbu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Root (-bu)

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tutatumia neti kujilinda dhidi ya mbu usiku."

Translation: We will use nets to protect ourselves against mosquitoes at night.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

dudu la malaria Mdudu wa simba