Swahili
mkono
MKO-no
How to say it
SwahilimkonoMKO-nosoon
Englishhand, armsoon
Frenchmain, brassoon
Meaning
the hand or arm; by extension, handwriting, help, or influence.
Good to know
kupiga mkono means 'to applaud'; kutoa mkono means 'to lend a hand'; fuata mkono means 'to follow suit, imitate'.
Examples
- Alinyoosha mkono wake kunisalimia.He stretched out his hand to greet me.
- Je, mkono wako unauma baada ya kuanguka?Does your arm hurt after falling?
- Watazamaji walipiga mkono baada ya wimbo.The audience applauded after the song.
- Nipe mkono nikusaidie kubeba mzigo huu.Give me a hand so I can help you carry this load.
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