kichwa

How to say it

Meaning

The top part of the body that holds the brain, the eyes, the ears and the mouth; also the top, the leader or the heading of something.

Good to know

Plural vichwa, with ki/vi agreement. Kichwa kinauma, I have a headache; kichwa cha habari, a headline; bao la kichwa, a headed goal.

Examples

• Ninaumwa na kichwa tangu asubuhi.I have had a headache since morning.
• Aliweka kofia kichwani na kutoka nje.He put a hat on his head and went out.
• Aliandika kichwa cha habari kwa herufi kubwa.She wrote the headline in capital letters.

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Forms

kitwa