Insects
In Swahili, most insects are referred to in plural form, thus same term applies for one or many
| Insect(s) |
(s) mdudu/kidudu (p) vidudu |
|
|
Ant(s) |
 |
Siafu |
|
Bee(s) |
 |
Nyuki |
|
Butterfly |
 |
Kipepeo |
|
Cockroache(s) |
 |
Mende |
| Dragonfly |  |
Kereng'ede |
|
Fly/flies |
 |
Nzi or nnzi |
|
Grass hopper |
 |
Panzi |
|
Locust |
Senene |
|
|
Mosquitoe(s) |
Mbu |
|
|
Praying mentis |
 |
Mvunja jungu |
|
Scorpion |
 |
Nge |
|
Spider(s) |
 |
Buibui |
|
Termite(s) |
Mchwa |
Amphibians
| Frog |  |
Chura |
