Swahili
vishogo
vee-SHOH-goh
How to say it
Swahilivishogovee-SHOH-gohsoon
Englishnapessoon
Frenchnuquessoon
Meaning
The napes of the neck, the backs of the head.
Good to know
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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