Swahili
kilembwa
ki-LEM-bwa
How to say it
Swahilikilembwaki-LEM-bwasoon
Englishtip, extremitysoon
Frenchextrémitésoon
Meaning
the termination, tip, or point of something.
Good to know
kilembwa cha titi refers to the nipple.
Examples
- Kilembwa cha uzi kilikatika.The end of the thread broke off.
- Mtoto alikuwa akinyonya kilembwa cha titi.The baby was suckling at the nipple.
- Je, kilembwa cha kamba kimefungwa vizuri?Is the end of the rope tied properly?
- Alishika kilembwa cha fimbo.He held the tip of the stick.
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