Swahili
shuri
SHU-ri
How to say it
SwahilishuriSHU-risoon
Englishsteatopygiasoon
Frenchstéatopygiesoon
Meaning
steatopygia, an anatomical term for pronounced fat accumulation on the buttocks.
Good to know
a specialized anatomical/medical term, not used in everyday conversation.
Examples
- Daktari alieleza kuhusu shuri darasani.The doctor explained about steatopygia in class.
- Watafiti walisoma shuri katika makabila fulani.Researchers studied steatopygia in certain ethnic groups.
- Je, shuri huathiri afya kwa namna yoyote?Does this condition affect health in any way?
- Hawakujadili shuri kwa undani katika kitabu hicho.They did not discuss the condition in detail in that book.
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