taya

How to say it

Meaning

The jaw (anat.).

Good to know

plural of utaya (u-/N- class); the jaw.

Examples

• Mgonjwa ana maumivu ya taya.The patient has jaw pain.
• Je, taya zake zilivunjika kwenye ajali?Were his jaws broken in the accident?
• Taya za mnyama huyo ni imara sana.That animal's jaws are very strong.
• Daktari wa meno atachunguza taya zake kesho.The dentist will examine his jaws tomorrow.