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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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