kisigino
kee-see-GEE-noh
How to say it
Swahilikisiginokee-see-GEE-nohsoon
Englishheel
Frenchtalon
Meaning
The rounded back part of the foot below the ankle, or the raised back part of a shoe under it. In football a pasi ya kisigino is a back-heel pass.
Good to know
Ki/vi class noun, plural visigino: viatu vya visigino virefu, high-heeled shoes. kishigino in the dictionary points here.
Examples
- Aliumia kisigino alipokanyaga msumari.He hurt his heel when he stepped on a nail.
- Anapenda kuvaa viatu vya visigino virefu.She likes wearing high heels.
- Alifunga bao kwa kisigino.He scored a goal with his heel.
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