Swahili
kiweo
kee-WEH-oh
How to say it
Swahilikiweokee-WEH-ohsoon
Englishthighsoon
Frenchcuissesoon
Meaning
the thigh or upper part of the leg.
Good to know
a less common synonym of paja, thigh.
Examples
- Aliumia kiweo alipoanguka baiskelini.He hurt his thigh when he fell off the bicycle.
- Nyama ya kiweo cha ng'ombe ni tamu.The meat from the cow's shank is delicious.
- Je, kiweo chako bado kinauma?Does your thigh still hurt?
- Alipiga mpira kwa kiweo chake.He hit the ball with his thigh.
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