wama

How to say it

Meaning

to lie face-down, or to bend low over something such as a fire.

Good to know

lie down on one's stomach; bend over something (e.g. a fire)

Examples

• Aliwama chini akijificha kutoka kwa maadui.He lay face-down on the ground, hiding from his enemies.
• Usiwame karibu na moto, utaungua.Don't bend over close to the fire, you'll get burned.
• Je, kwa nini amewama hivyo?Why is he lying face-down like that?
• Wavuvi waliwama kwenye mashua wakisubiri samaki.The fishermen bent low in the boat waiting for fish.