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pet in Swahili

pet in Swahili is mnyama wa nyumbani — pet means an animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.

pet in Swahili

mnyama wa nyumbani
noun
an animal kept as a companion

What does "pet" mean?

  1. noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
    "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet."
  2. adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
    "Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work."
  3. verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.
    "The child petted the cat until it fell asleep."

pet in a sentence

  • They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet.
  • Goldfish are often a child's first pet.
  • Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work.
  • The child petted the cat until it fell asleep.

Common Swahili translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pet" in Swahili?

"pet" in Swahili is mnyama wa nyumbani. pet means: An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.

How do you use "pet" in a sentence?

Example: "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet." In Swahili, "pet" is mnyama wa nyumbani.

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