Insects n Amphibians

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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

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