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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