Swahili
viwamba
vee-WAHM-bah
How to say it
Swahiliviwambavee-WAHM-bahsoon
Englishmembranessoon
Frenchmembranessoon
Meaning
Thin membranes or screens, such as eardrums, curtains, or partitions.
Good to know
plural of kiwamba (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Sikio lina viwamba vyembamba sana.The ear has very thin membranes.
- Je, viwamba hivi vimechanika?Are these membranes torn?
- Viwamba havikulindwa vizuri.The membranes were not well protected.
- Daktari atachunguza viwamba vya sikio kesho.The doctor will examine the ear membranes tomorrow.
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