kidole gumba
kee-DOH-leh GOO-mbah
How to say it
Swahilikidole gumbakee-DOH-leh GOO-mbahsoon
Englishthumb
Frenchpouce
Meaning
The short, thick first finger of the hand, set apart from the other four.
Good to know
Kidole, finger, is a ki/vi noun: plural vidole gumba. Kidole gumba cha mguu is the big toe.
Examples
- Aliumia kidole gumba alipokuwa akipiga nyundo.He hurt his thumb while hammering.
- Mtoto mdogo hunyonya kidole gumba akilala.The little child sucks her thumb when she sleeps.
- Weka alama ya kidole gumba hapa.Put your thumbprint here.
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