kitako

How to say it

Meaning

the buttocks, or the base/bottom part of something; also, a seat or place to sit.

Good to know

'Kaa kitako' means to sit down; 'kitako cha baisikeli' is a bicycle saddle.

Examples

• Alikaa kitako chini ya mti kupumzika.He sat down under the tree to rest.
• Kitako cha baisikeli kimechakaa.The bicycle saddle is worn out.
• Mstari wa kitako unaonyesha mwisho wa jengo.The baseline shows the bottom edge of the building.
• Alilalamika maumivu ya kitako kutokana na kukaa muda mrefu.He complained of hemorrhoid pain from sitting too long.