Swahili
mmego
m-MEH-goh
How to say it
Swahilimmegom-MEH-gohsoon
Englishbreakingsoon
Frenchcassuresoon
Meaning
the act of breaking or biting; ripping.
Good to know
breaking, biting; ripping
Examples
- Mmego wa mkate ulionyesha ulikuwa mbichi.The way the bread broke showed it was fresh.
- Mbwa alionyesha mmego wa meno kwa hasira.The dog showed a bite of its teeth in anger.
- Kitambaa kilipata mmego kwenye pembe.The cloth got a rip at the corner.
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