Swahili
kang'ata
kahng-AH-tah
How to say it
Swahilikang'atakahng-AH-tahsoon
Englishto feel pain, achesoon
Frenchressentir de la douleursoon
Meaning
to feel pain, often in a physical or bodily context.
Good to know
Used when discussing injuries or discomfort.
Examples
- Ninakang'ata baada ya kuanguka.I feel pain after falling.
- Kang'ata katika tumbo kunaweza kuwa hatari.Feeling pain in the stomach can be dangerous.
- Mguu wangu ulikang'ata baada ya kuanguka.My leg ached after I fell.
- Je, bado unakang'ata kichwa?Is your head still aching?
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