madole

How to say it

Meaning

Large, thick fingers; an augmentative form emphasizing their size.

Good to know

augmentative plural of kidole (finger, ki-/vi- class); dropping ki- and taking ma- makes the fingers sound big or clumsy. Informal, mildly playful register; rare word.

Examples

• Ana madole makubwa kama ya mhunzi.He has big fingers like a blacksmith's.
• Madole yake hayawezi kupita kwenye pete ndogo.His big fingers cannot fit through a small ring.
• Kwa madole hayo, ataandikaje kwenye simu?With those big fingers, how will he type on a phone?