moyo
MOH-yoh
How to say it
SwahilimoyoMOH-yoh
Englishheart; spirit, courage
Frenchcœur ; courage
Meaning
The organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; also the seat of feelings, spirit and courage.
Good to know
Plural mioyo, with m/mi agreement: moyo wangu, mioyo yao. Kuvunjika moyo is to lose heart; kwa moyo wote, with all one's heart; moyoni, in one's heart.
Examples
- Moyo wake unapiga kwa kasi.Her heart is beating fast.
- Daktari alipima moyo wa mgonjwa.The doctor examined the patient's heart.
- Usikate tamaa, jipe moyo.Do not despair, take heart.
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