ngumi

How to say it

Meaning

a clenched hand used for striking, a fist.

Good to know

'piga ngumi' means to punch; 'mpiga ngumi' is a boxer.

Examples

• Alimpiga ngumi usoni mpinzani wake.He punched his opponent in the face.
• Mpiga ngumi huyo alishinda mechi jana.That boxer won the match yesterday.
• Aliinua ngumi yake kwa hasira.He raised his fist in anger.
• Usipige ngumi mezani, utaivunja.Don't punch the table, you'll break it.

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