Swahili
hekemua
heh-keh-MOO-ah
How to say it
Swahilihekemuaheh-keh-MOO-ahsoon
Englishto stretch oneselfsoon
Frenchs'étirersoon
Meaning
to stretch oneself; rarely, to sneeze.
Good to know
stretch oneself; rare sneeze. ( = chemua.)
Examples
- Aliamka na kuhekemua kabla ya kutoka kitandani.He woke up and stretched before getting out of bed.
- Alihekemua kwa nguvu asubuhi hiyo baridi.He sneezed loudly that cold morning.
- Baada ya kukaa muda mrefu, alisimama na kuhekemua.After sitting for a long time, he stood up and stretched.
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