The birds and fish depicted in this page are most common ones found in East Cost of Africa. You may never have to use some of these kiSwahili words, but some of the kiSwahili words in here, you will use quite often if you are in the Swahili market or on African Safari
Birds
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Birds |
Ndege |
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Chicken / Poultry |
Kuku |
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| Dove | Njiwamanga | |
| Duck | Bata | |
| Eagle | Tai / Mwewe | |
| Flamingo(es) | Heroe | |
| Ostrich(es) | ![]() |
Mbuni |
| Parrot(s) | Kasuku | |
| Pigeon(s) | ![]() |
Njiwa |
| Quail | Kware | |
| Swallow | ![]() |
Mbayuwayu |
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Korongo |
Fish
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Fish |
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Samaki |
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Barracuda |
Mzia |
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Catfish |
Mkundaji |
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Crab |
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Kaa |
| Dolphin(s) | ![]() |
Pomboo |
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King Fish |
Nguru |
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Marlin / Sailfish |
Nduwaro |
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Octopus |
Pwenza |
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Oyster |
Chaza |
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Prawn |
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Kamba(re) |
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Puffer |
Bunju |
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Ray(s) |
Taa |
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Shark(s) |
Papa |
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Squid |
Ngisi |
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Tuna / Albacor / Butino |
Jodari |
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| Whale | ![]() |
Nyangumi |









