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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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