maini

How to say it

Meaning

The liver, an organ; also figuratively the heart as the seat of deep emotion.

Good to know

plural of ini (li-/ma- class).

Examples

• Maini ya kuku ni kitoweo kizuri.Chicken livers are a good relish.
• Je, maini yake yana tatizo lolote?Does he have any liver problems?
• Maini hayakupikwa vizuri.The livers were not cooked well.
• Daktari alichunguza maini ya mgonjwa.The doctor examined the patient's liver.

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