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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