kimo
KEE-moh
How to say it
SwahilikimoKEE-mohsoon
Englishheight, stature (of a person); levelsoon
Frenchtaille, stature; hauteursoon
Meaning
How tall a person or thing is; figuratively, a person's standing or level, as in work beyond one's level.
Good to know
Ki/vi class noun: plural vimo. Mtu wa kimo kifupi is a short person. Do not confuse it with kimo, it is inside, a ki class form of kuwa with the place ending mo.
Examples
- Kaka yangu ni mtu wa kimo kirefu.My brother is a tall person.
- Wachezaji wa mpira wa kikapu huchaguliwa kwa kimo chao.Basketball players are chosen for their height.
- Mtoto huyu ana kimo kidogo kwa umri wake.This child is small for his age.
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