mikono

How to say it

Meaning

The hands or arms; by extension, handwriting, help, or influence.

Good to know

plural of mkono (m-/mi- class); very common word.

Examples

• Mikono yake ilikuwa michafu baada ya kazi shambani.His hands were dirty after working in the field.
• Je, umenawa mikono kabla ya kula?Have you washed your hands before eating?
• Mikono haikuweza kubeba mzigo mzito peke yake.The arms could not carry the heavy load alone.
• Watoto wataosha mikono yao kabla ya chakula cha jioni.The children will wash their hands before dinner.