Swahili
ukongojo
oo-kohn-GOH-joh
How to say it
Swahiliukongojooo-kohn-GOH-johsoon
Englishwalking sticksoon
Frenchcannesoon
Meaning
a walking stick, cane, or crutch, especially one used by an elderly or infirm person.
Good to know
ukongojo (kongojo) stick, staff, cane, crutch
Examples
- Babu hutembea kwa ukongojo.Grandfather walks with a walking stick.
- Ukongojo wake ulivunjika njiani.His cane broke on the way.
- Je, unaweza kunitengenezea ukongojo mpya?Can you make me a new walking stick?
- Alishika ukongojo huku akisimama polepole.He held the cane as he stood up slowly.
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