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swahili [noun]

Nyati

Maana (Definition)

A large, powerful African bovine with heavy curved horns living in herds.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

African cape buffalo / Syncerus caffer

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

nyati

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

"Msafara wa nyati ulionekana ukivuka mto mbugani."

Translation: A herd of buffalo was seen crossing the river in the park.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Pembe ya mbogomnyama wa mbuga
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