kijichwa
kee-JEE-chwah
How to say it
Swahilikijichwakee-JEE-chwahsoon
Englishlittle head, small headsoon
Frenchpetite têtesoon
Meaning
A small head, of a baby, an animal, a doll or a small round thing; said of a person it can sound teasing.
Good to know
Ki/vi class noun, plural vijichwa; the small form of kichwa, head.
Examples
- Mtoto mchanga ana kijichwa kidogo cha mviringo.The newborn has a small round head.
- Kifaranga kilitoa kijichwa nje ya yai.The chick poked its little head out of the egg.
- Wanasesere hawa wana vijichwa vya plastiki.These dolls have little plastic heads.
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