kiimo

How to say it

Meaning

the waist; anatomically, the hip or loin area of the body.

Good to know

an anatomical noun (class 7); related to 'kiuno' (waist/hips), the more common modern form.

Examples

• Alishika kiimo chake alipochoka.He held his waist when he got tired.
• Je, unaumwa na kiimo?Does your waist hurt?
• Hakuwa na maumivu ya kiimo tena.He no longer had waist pain.
• Daktari atapima kiimo chake kesho.The doctor will examine his waist tomorrow.

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