Swahili
vitumbo
vee-TOOM-boh
How to say it
Swahilivitumbovee-TOOM-bohsoon
Englishpotbelliessoon
Frenchgros ventressoon
Meaning
Abnormally large or protruding stomachs, potbellies.
Good to know
plural of kitumbo (ki-/vi- class); informal register.
Examples
- Wanaume wale wana vitumbo vikubwa.Those men have big potbellies.
- Vitumbo hivi vinasababishwa na nini?What causes these potbellies?
- Wanariadha hawa hawana vitumbo.These athletes do not have potbellies.
- Kama hawatafanya mazoezi, vitumbo vyao vitaendelea kukua.If they do not exercise, their potbellies will keep growing.
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