kichogo

How to say it

Meaning

the back of the head or the nape of the neck, a variant form of kisogo.

Good to know

an anatomical noun (class 7); more commonly encountered as 'kisogo' in standard Swahili.

Examples

• Alimpiga kichogo bila kukusudia.He hit the back of his head unintentionally.
• Je, unauma kichogo?Does the back of your head hurt?
• Hakumwona kwa sababu alikuwa nyuma ya kichogo chake.He didn't see him because he was behind his nape.
• Daktari atachunguza kichogo chake kesho.The doctor will examine the back of his head tomorrow.