Swahili
twisho
TWI-sho
How to say it
SwahilitwishoTWI-shosoon
Englishhead padsoon
Frenchcoussinetsoon
Meaning
a pad placed on the head to cushion a load being carried.
Good to know
twisho (a pad used when carry- ing a load on the head)
Examples
- Alivaa twisho kabla ya kubeba mzigo.She put on a head-pad before carrying the load.
- Twisho husaidia kupunguza maumivu ya shingo.A head-pad helps reduce neck pain.
- Bila twisho, mzigo ulimuumiza kichwa.Without a head-pad, the load hurt her head.
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