Swahili
viimo
vee-EE-moh
How to say it
Swahiliviimovee-EE-mohsoon
Englishwaistssoon
Frenchtaillessoon
Meaning
The waist; anatomically, the hip or loin area of the body.
Good to know
plural of kiimo (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Wachezaji walitikisa viimo vyao kwa mdundo wa muziki.The dancers swayed their waists to the rhythm of the music.
- Viimo vyao vilikuwa vimefungwa kwa mikanda ya rangi.Their waists were wrapped with colorful belts.
- Je, mavazi haya yanafaa kwa viimo vidogo?Do these clothes fit small waists?
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