dog in Swahili
dog in Swahili is mbwa — dog means a domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
dog in Swahili
mbwa
animal
mbwa
morally reprehensible person — see also scoundrel
What does "dog" mean?
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noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
"Our dog loves chasing sticks along the beach at low tide."
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noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
"Only a dog would run off and leave his friends to take the blame."
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noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.
"Before lifting the beam, the carpenter checked that the dog was gripping the timber firmly."
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dog in a sentence
- Our dog loves chasing sticks along the beach at low tide.
- The dog barked at the mail carrier every morning.
- Only a dog would run off and leave his friends to take the blame.
- "You dirty dog, you promised you would help me move house!" she said, laughing.
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What is "dog" in Swahili?
"dog" in Swahili is mbwa. dog means: A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
How do you use "dog" in a sentence?
Example: "Our dog loves chasing sticks along the beach at low tide." In Swahili, "dog" is mbwa.
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