indimi

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

see kichwa

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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