How do you say ostrich in Swahili? Interestingly enough there is no one definitive answer to this question. Depending on which region of Tanzania you are in you might say kifaru ng’ombe mkewe or kondoo. All of these words are used to refer to the ostrich but they are not necessarily the same word.
In the western region of Tanzania near Lake Tanganyika the word kifaru is used to refer to the ostrich. This word is also used in the southern regions of the country near Lake Malawi. In the eastern region of Tanzania around Dar es Salaam the word ng’ombe is used more often. This word is also used in the northern regions of Tanzania near Lake Victoria.
There are also two other words that are used to refer to the ostrich in Swahili. These words are mkewe and kondoo. Mkewe is the word that is used most often in the central region of Tanzania around Dodoma. Kondoo is used in the southern regions of Tanzania near Iringa.
So as you can see there are a few different words that can be used to refer to the ostrich in Swahili. Which word you use will depend on the region of Tanzania you are in.
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How do you say “ostrich” in Swahili?
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Answer: “Ndege”
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How do you say “bird” in Swahili?
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Answer: “Ndege”
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How do you say “wing” in Swahili?
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Answer: “Kifu”
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How do you say “feather” in Swahili?
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Answer: “Panga”
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How do you say “beak” in Swahili?
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Answer: “Kisu”
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How do you say “leg” in Swahili?
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Answer: “Mguu”
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How do you say “foot” in Swahili?
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Answer: “Mguu”
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How do you say “tall” in Swahili?
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Answer: “Mrefu”
