bega

How to say it

Meaning

the shoulder of a person or animal.

Good to know

bega kwa bega (shoulder to shoulder) describes close cooperation or solidarity.

Examples

• Alibeba mzigo begani.He carried the load on his shoulder.
• Tulisimama bega kwa bega tukipigania haki zetu.We stood shoulder to shoulder fighting for our rights.
• Bega lake lilimuuma baada ya kazi ngumu.His shoulder hurt after the hard work.
• Mtoto alilala bega la baba yake.The child slept on his father's shoulder.

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