Swahili
penga
PE-nga
How to say it
SwahilipengaPE-ngasoon
Englishto blow one's nosesoon
Frenchse mouchersoon
Meaning
to expel mucus from the nose by blowing, especially when one has a cold or allergy.
Good to know
You penga when you need to clear your nasal passages.
Examples
- Alipenga mara nyingi kwa sababu ya baridi.He blows his nose often because of a cold.
- Ni vizuri penga kabla ya kuzungumza.It's good to blow your nose before speaking.
- Mtoto anapenga pua yake.The child is blowing his nose.
- Je, umepenga pua leo asubuhi?Did you blow your nose this morning?
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