Swahili
mwinamo
mwi-NA-mo
How to say it
Swahilimwinamomwi-NA-mosoon
Englishbending, slopesoon
Frenchflexion, pentesoon
Meaning
the act of bending or stooping; also a downward slope or incline.
Good to know
bending, stooping; de- clivity, slope
Examples
- Mwinamo wa mgongo wake ulisababisha maumivu.The stoop in his back caused pain.
- Barabara ina mwinamo mkali karibu na mto.The road has a steep slope near the river.
- Madereva wanaonywa kuhusu mwinamo huo.Drivers are warned about that slope.
- Hatukutarajia mwinamo mkubwa hivyo.We did not expect such a steep slope.
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