mwili
MWEE-lee
How to say it
SwahilimwiliMWEE-lee
Englishbody
Frenchcorps
Meaning
The whole physical body of a person or an animal, from head to feet; also the dead body of a person.
Good to know
Plural miili, with m/mi agreement: mwili wangu, miili yao. Afya ya mwili is physical health, as against the health of the mind.
Examples
- Mazoezi husaidia mwili kuwa na nguvu.Exercise helps the body become strong.
- Maji ni muhimu sana kwa mwili wa binadamu.Water is very important for the human body.
- Mwili wangu unauma baada ya safari ndefu.My body aches after the long journey.
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