upembe

How to say it

Meaning

the upper corner of a triangular sail (naut.); figuratively, a sidelong or suspicious glance.

Good to know

kutazama kwa upembe means to look at someone askance, with suspicion.

Examples

• Baharia alifunga upembe wa tanga.The sailor tied the corner of the sail.
• Ananitazama kwa upembe tangu asubuhi.He has been looking at me askance since morning.
• Je, kwa nini unaniangalia kwa upembe?Why are you looking at me suspiciously?
• Upembe wa tanga ulirarukwa na dhoruba.The sail's corner was torn by the storm.