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mkao

MKAH-oh

How to say it

SwahilimkaoMKAH-oh
Englishposture, way of sitting; pose
Frenchposture, position assise; pose

Meaning

The way a person holds the body when sitting or standing, or a pose taken on purpose, as in yoga or for a photograph.

Good to know

Plural mikao. Kukaa mkao wa kula, literally to sit in the eating position, is a common idiom for getting ready to enjoy something that is coming.

Examples

  • Mwalimu alimwambia mwanafunzi arekebishe mkao wake darasani.The teacher told the pupil to correct his posture in class.
  • Mkao mbaya wa kukaa huleta maumivu ya mgongo.A bad sitting posture causes back pain.
  • Mashabiki, kaeni mkao wa kula, mechi kubwa inakuja!Fans, get ready to enjoy it, a big match is coming!

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