panja

How to say it

Meaning

anat. the temple, the flat area on the side of the head between the eye and the ear.

Good to know

also panja la uso. anat. temple, fore- chakula. eat hastily, papia kazi. work hur- lock

Examples

• Alimpiga kofi kwenye panja.He slapped him on the temple.
• Daktari aligusa panja lake kuangalia joto.The doctor touched his temple to check his temperature.
• Kwa nini panja lako limevimba?Why is your temple swollen?
• Jasho lilikuwa likitiririka kutoka panja hadi shingoni.Sweat was trickling from his temple down to his neck.

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