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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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