Swahili
matamboa
ma-tahm-BOH-ah
How to say it
Swahilimatamboama-tahm-BOH-ahsoon
Englishtesticlessoon
Frenchtesticulessoon
Meaning
The male reproductive glands, the testicles.
Good to know
plural of tamboa (ji-/ma- class); anatomical, informal/vulgar register.
Examples
- Daktari alichunguza matamboa ya mgonjwa.The doctor examined the patient's testicles.
- Je, matamboa yaliumia wakati wa mchezo?Were the testicles injured during the game?
- Hakuna uvimbe kwenye matamboa yake.There is no swelling in his testicles.
- Ataonana na daktari kuhusu matamboa yake wiki ijayo.He will see a doctor about his testicles next week.
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