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swahili [noun]

Mchunga

Maana (Definition)

An individual responsible for tending, feeding, and protecting livestock herds.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

herdsman / shepherd / livestock tender

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mchunga

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Root (-chunga)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mchunga aliongoza ng'ombe kuelekea mtoni kunywa maji."

Translation: The herdsman led the cattle toward the river to drink water.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Mchungajimlinda mifugo
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