miayo

How to say it

Meaning

Involuntary openings of the mouth accompanied by a deep breath, usually from tiredness or boredom.

Good to know

plural of mwayo (m-/mw- class); usually used in the plural.

Examples

• Mtoto alikuwa na miayo mingi darasani.The child had many yawns in class.
• Je, miayo yako inamaanisha umechoka?Do your yawns mean you're tired?
• Miayo haikumzuia kuendelea kusoma.The yawns did not stop him from continuing to read.
• Kesho nitajaribu kulala mapema ili nisipate miayo mingi.Tomorrow I will try to sleep early so I don't get many yawns.