Swahili
nguyu
NGOO-yoo
How to say it
SwahilinguyuNGOO-yoosoon
Englishankle bonesoon
Frenchchevillesoon
Meaning
the ankle bone; a bony protrusion at the joint connecting the foot and leg.
Good to know
Nguyu is often discussed in the context of anatomy or injuries.
Examples
- Nguyu yangu inauma baada ya kuanguka.My ankle bone hurts after falling.
- Daktari alichunguza nguyu yangu.The doctor examined my ankle.
- Aliumia nguyu akicheza mpira.He hurt his ankle bone while playing football.
- Je, nguyu yako inauma?Does your ankle bone hurt?
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