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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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