indimi

Kirundi

igihogohogo

Word parts: igi-hogohogo

ee-gee-hoh-goh-HOH-goh

How to say it

Kirundiigihogohogoee-gee-hoh-goh-HOH-gohsoon
Englishesophagussoon
Frenchœsophagesoon

Meaning

the tube connecting the throat to the stomach; the esophagus.

Good to know

esophagus

Examples

  • Ivyo kurya vyagiye mu gihogohogo mu buryo bugoye.The food went down the esophagus with difficulty.
  • Ese igihogohogo kirabara igihe umuntu amira?Does the esophagus hurt when a person swallows?
  • Nta ngorane afise ku gihogohogo.He has no problem with his esophagus.

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