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How to say it

Meaning

the liver, or figuratively the heart as the seat of deep emotion.

Good to know

anatomical term, but also used figuratively for deep feelings, similar to moyo.

Examples

• Daktari alichunguza ini lake baada ya maumivu ya tumbo.The doctor examined his liver after the stomach pain.
• Maneno yale yaliniuma ini.Those words cut me to the heart.
• Je, ini la kuku ni chakula unachopenda?Is chicken liver a food you like?
• Pombe kupita kiasi huharibu ini.Excessive drinking damages the liver.

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