mwega

How to say it

Meaning

a support, prop, or post; also, a person on whom a feeble person leans.

Good to know

(mi-) (also mwega) support, prop, post; (wa-) one on whom a feeble person leans

Examples

• Mwega ulishikilia paa la nyumba.The prop supported the roof of the house.
• Je, mwega huu ni imara vya kutosha?Is this support strong enough?
• Mzee alitegemea mwega wake kutembea.The old man depended on his helper to walk.
• Mwega ulianguka kwa sababu ya mvua kali.The post fell because of the heavy rain.

The same word in