indimi

Swahili

jicho

JEE-choh

How to say it

SwahilijichoJEE-chohsoon
Englisheyesoon
Frenchœilsoon

Meaning

an eye, the organ of sight.

Good to know

eye. I'umba (fumbua) macho

Examples

  • Alifumba jicho moja alipomlenga.He closed one eye when he aimed.
  • Jicho lake liliuma tangu jana.His eye has hurt since yesterday.
  • Je, macho yako yanaona vizuri usiku?Do your eyes see well at night?
  • Mtoto alifungua macho yake kwa mara ya kwanza.The baby opened his eyes for the first time.

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