Swahili
masikio
mah-see-KEE-oh
How to say it
Swahilimasikiomah-see-KEE-ohsoon
Englishearssoon
Frenchoreillessoon
Meaning
The organs of hearing on the sides of the head, the ears.
Good to know
plural of sikio (ji-/ma- class); non-human noun, ma-/ya- agreement.
Examples
- Sungura ana masikio marefu.The rabbit has long ears.
- Je, masikio yako yanauma?Do your ears hurt?
- Masikio hayakusikia sauti hiyo vizuri.The ears did not hear that sound well.
- Daktari atachunguza masikio ya mtoto kesho.The doctor will examine the child's ears tomorrow.
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