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Swahili

vishogo

vee-SHOH-goh

How to say it

Swahilivishogovee-SHOH-gohsoon
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Meaning

The napes of the neck, the backs of the head.

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plural of kishogo (ki-/vi- class).

Examples

  • Jua liliunguza vishogo vyao wakiwa shambani.The sun burned the backs of their necks while they were in the field.
  • Je, vishogo vinauma baada ya kubeba mizigo?Do the napes hurt after carrying loads?
  • Vishogo hivi si vyekundu tena.These napes are no longer red.
  • Atafunika vishogo vyao kwa kofia.He will cover their napes with hats.

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