mpigo

How to say it

Meaning

the act of striking or hitting; a blow.

Good to know

striking, hitting, beating; blow

Examples

• Alipata mpigo mzito kichwani.He received a heavy blow to the head.
• Mpigo wa ngoma ulisikika mbali.The beat of the drum was heard from afar.
• Je, ulisikia mpigo ule wa radi?Did you hear that clap of thunder?
• Mpigo wa fimbo ulimuumiza sana.The blow of the stick hurt him a lot.