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Swahili

kongomeo

kohn-goh-MEH-oh

How to say it

Swahilikongomeokohn-goh-MEH-ohsoon
Englishfasteningsoon
Frenchfixationsoon

Meaning

a fastening or connection; also, the larynx or Adam's apple.

Good to know

fastening, connection. ^kongomeo (ma-) anat. larynx, Adam's apple

Examples

  • Fundi aliangalia kongomeo la mlango.The technician checked the door's fastening.
  • Aligusa kongomeo lake alipomeza mate.He touched his Adam's apple as he swallowed.
  • Je, kongomeo hilo limelegea?Has that fastening come loose?
  • Daktari alichunguza kongomeo baada ya sauti yake kubadilika.The doctor examined his larynx after his voice changed.

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