indimi

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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