nongo

How to say it

Meaning

sweat or perspiration, or the grime that collects on skin that has been sweating.

Good to know

sweat, perspiration; dirt on perspiring skin. nong'ona whisper

Examples

• Baada ya mazoezi, mwili wake ulijaa nongo.After exercising, his body was covered in sweat.
• Alijisugua kuondoa nongo kabla ya kuoga.He scrubbed to remove the sweaty grime before bathing.
• Nguo yake ililoa kwa nongo baada ya kazi ngumu.His shirt was soaked with sweat after hard work.
• Harufu ya nongo ilijaa chumbani baada ya mchezo.The smell of sweat filled the room after the game.

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