Swahili
kitwa
KEET-wah
How to say it
SwahilikitwaKEET-wahsoon
Englishheadsoon
Frenchtêtesoon
Meaning
the head, the uppermost part of the body containing the brain and face.
Good to know
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Examples
- Aliumwa na kitwa baada ya kusoma muda mrefu.His head hurt after studying for a long time.
- Alifunga kitambaa kitwani.He tied a cloth around his head.
- Je, kitwa chako kinauma?Does your head hurt?
- Alitikisa kitwa kukataa ombi lake.He shook his head to refuse the request.
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