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Swahili

mishipa

mee-SHEE-pah

How to say it

Swahilimishipamee-SHEE-pahsoon
Englishveinssoon
Frenchveinessoon

Meaning

Blood vessels such as veins or arteries; also used more broadly for nerves, tendons, or the pulse.

Good to know

plural of mshipa (m-/mi- class).

Examples

  • Mishipa ya damu imeonekana wazi mkononi mwake.The blood veins are clearly visible on his arm.
  • Je, mishipa hii inafanya kazi vizuri?Are these veins functioning well?
  • Mishipa haikuonyesha dalili za tatizo lolote.The veins showed no signs of any problem.
  • Daktari atapima mishipa yake kesho.The doctor will examine his veins tomorrow.

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