Swahili
ororo
o-RO-ro
How to say it
Swahiliororoo-RO-rosoon
Englishsoftsoon
Frenchdouxsoon
Meaning
soft, smooth, and tender to the touch; also sensitive.
Good to know
'ufupa mwororo' refers to cartilage, literally 'soft bone'.
Examples
- Ngozi ya mtoto ni ororo sana.A baby's skin is very soft.
- Nyama hii ni ororo, inayeyuka mdomoni.This meat is tender, it melts in your mouth.
- Kitambaa hiki ni ororo kuguswa.This cloth is soft to the touch.
- Sikio langu ni sehemu ororo ya mwili.My ear is a delicate part of the body.
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