itama

How to say it

Meaning

the soft part of the face below the eye and above the jaw, the cheek.

Good to know

Also found in the idiom kwitangira itama, to rest one's face in one's hands while deep in thought.

Examples

• Umwana afise itama ritukura.The child has a rosy cheek.
• Yamusomeye ku itama.He kissed her on the cheek.
• Yicaye yitangiye itama, ari mu bitekerezo.He sat with his head in his hands, deep in thought.
• Ntabwo yakomeretse ku itama.He wasn't hurt on the cheek.