Swahili
mgongo
um-GOH-ngoh
How to say it
Swahilimgongoum-GOH-ngohsoon
Englishbacksoon
Frenchdossoon
Meaning
the back of a person or animal, which supports the body and provides strength.
Good to know
Mgongo is important when discussing posture or health.
Examples
- Mgongo wangu unaniuma baada ya kazi.My back hurts after work.
- Ni muhimu kutunza mgongo wako.It's important to take care of your back.
- Mgongo wangu unauma.My back hurts.
- Je, umebeba mzigo mgongoni?Are you carrying the load on your back?
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