Swahili
domo
DO-mo
How to say it
SwahilidomoDO-mosoon
Englishlipsoon
Frenchlèvresoon
Meaning
a large lip, mouth, or beak; figuratively, talkativeness or boastful chatter.
Good to know
ana domo means he talks too much; piga domo means to boast or brag.
Examples
- Ndege huyo ana domo kubwa.That bird has a large beak.
- Ana domo, husema mengi asiyoyafanya.He talks a lot, saying many things he doesn't do.
- Usipige domo mbele ya wageni.Don't boast in front of the guests.
- Je, kwa nini ana domo hivyo kila siku?Why does he chatter so much every day?
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